Driver assist systems for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Nineth Generation (2023-2025)

The example stated in this chapter must be understood as general guidelines that are intended to help the driver to drive safely when  
driving offroad. However, it is not possible to predict whether these guidelines will be valid for all situations that could occur. Before  
driving in unknown terrain, it is crucial to obtain knowledge about the characteristics of the terrain ahead. This will enable you to  
assess potential danger in advance. The driver is responsible for deciding whether the vehicle is suitable for the terrain in question and  
whether it is possible to drive across the terrain.  
Driving offroad demands different skills and driving styles in comparison to driving on roads.  
The vehicle is not built for “expedition-type” travel.  
Switch off the driver assist and parking systems when driving offroad.  
Checklist  
Before every journey, the following steps should be taken in order to be able to drive and control the vehicle away from surfaced roads:  
Observe the general safety notes for driving off-road (→ Offroad driving).  
Fold in or remove the ball coupling.  
Adjust the seat position so that you have a good view to the front. Fasten seat belts (→ Sitting position).  
Always wear suitable, well-fitting shoes that provide good grip for your feet when using the pedals.  
A responsible driver should respect the environment when driving offroad. Remember that driving through undergrowth and  
on meadows can destroy animal and plant habitats.  
Leaking service fluids due to vehicle damage can pollute the environment. Spilt service fluids must be collected and  
disposed of properly and with respect for the environment.  
Take suitable accessories and equipment with you when driving offroad.  
WARNING  
ABS and ESC is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver. These systems were developed exclusively for driving on surfaced  
roads and operate only within the overall limits of the respective system. ABS and ESC are not suitable for offroad driving. If you do  
not pay due attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.  
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the systems. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.  
● Always adjust your speed and driving style to suit the terrain conditions. Difficult ground conditions can lead to vehicle instability  
in spite of ABS and switched-on ESC, for example when braking hard or in bends.  
WARNING  
Driving offroad can be difficult and dangerous and lead to critical driving situations for the vehicle occupants. Such situations can  
lead to loss of control over the vehicle, damage to the vehicle, vehicle breakdown far away from any assistance and also to accidents  
and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Never choose a dangerous route and do not take any risks.  
● Turn around and choose another route if you are not able to continue or if you are unsure about the safety of the route.  
● Explore the terrain on foot beforehand, even if it appears that driving over it is straightforward.  
● Drive particularly carefully and think ahead when driving offroad.  
● Never drive faster than the current terrain, road conditions, traffic and weather allow.  
WARNING  
Driving over embankments, ramps or slopes at an excessive speed can lead to the vehicle losing contact with the ground. If the  
wheels are not pointing straight ahead when the vehicle lands, it could roll over. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle and  
lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Do not drive at excessive speeds when driving offroad.  
● Always keep the front wheels in the straight-ahead position if the vehicle should lift off the ground.  
WARNING  
Sections of terrain that appear harmless can be very dangerous and result in danger for the vehicle occupants. Potholes, hollows,  
ditches, precipices, obstacles, shallows, soft and boggy surfaces are often not recognisable as such and can be covered either fully or  
partly by snow, water, grass or branches lying on the ground. Driving over such sections of terrain can lead to the vehicle breaking  
down, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Check any unknown sections of the route on foot carefully before driving through them.  
● Never choose unsafe routes and do not take any risks.  
● Turn around and choose another route if you are unsure about the safety of the route.  
● Always adjust your speed and driving to match vehicle load levels and terrain, visibility and weather conditions.  
WARNING  
Sport utility vehicles have a higher centre of gravity and therefore have a higher risk of rolling over when driving than a normal on-  
road vehicle that is unsuited for offroad driving (→ Offroad driving). This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Make sure that all vehicle occupants have fastened their seat belts. In the event of an accident, vehicle occupants not wearing seat  
belts are subjected to a considerably higher risk of fatal injury than those wearing seat belts.  
● Never drive too fast, particularly when driving through bends.  
● Do not carry out any extreme driving manoeuvres.  
● Always adjust your speed and driving style to suit the terrain conditions.  
WARNING  
Luggage and other items transported on the roof of the vehicle raise the centre of gravity and will make the vehicle more likely to roll  
over. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Always stow luggage and other objects in the luggage compartment if possible. Stow heavy luggage and objects as low down as  
possible.  
WARNING  
The driver assist systems were designed for use on surfaced roads only. The driver assist systems are not suited to driving offroad and  
therefore may even be dangerous. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle and lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Never use the driver assist systems when driving offroad.  
WARNING  
Driving the vehicle when the fuel level is too low could lead to your vehicle breaking down offroad. If the engine stutters or stalls due  
to low fuel or irregular fuel supply, the steering and brake support systems will not operate. This can cause accidents and serious or  
fatal injuries.  
● Fill up with sufficient fuel before driving offroad.  
NOTICE  
Any rain entering the vehicle when the windows or glass roof are open can soak the interior equipment and cause damage to the  
vehicle.  
● Always keep the windows and glass roof closed when driving offroad.  
Illustration: gradient angle.  
Illustration: inclination angle.  
Centre of gravity  
The centre of gravity of a vehicle influences its propensity to roll over. The vehicle has a higher ground clearance and therefore a  
higher centre of gravity than “normal” road vehicles so that it can be driven offroad. The higher centre of gravity means that  
there is a greater danger of roll-over when driving. Always remember this fact when driving and follow the safety tips and  
warnings given in this owner's manual.  
Ground clearance  
This is the vertical distance between the road surface and the lowest point on the vehicle underbody.  
Gradient  
Indication of gradient that the vehicle can drive up under its own power. The number of metres in height gained over a distance  
of 100 m (approx. 330 ft) (uphill gradient) is specified as a percentage or in degrees → Fig. 1. The maximum gradient angle that  
the vehicle can overcome depends among other things on the road surface and engine power.  
Inclination  
Maximum angle at which the vehicle may be driven across a slope without the vehicle tipping over (dependent on the centre of  
gravity) → Fig. 2.  
Breakover angle  
Maximum permitted angle given in degrees that a vehicle driven at low speed can drive over a ramp without the underbody of  
the vehicle touching the ramp.  
Ramp angle  
Transition from the horizontal level surface to a gradient, or from a gradient back to the level surface. Maximum permitted angle  
given in degrees that a vehicle can clear a ramp without the underbody of the vehicle touching the ramp.  
Fall line  
This is the vertical drop route.  
Articulation  
The vehicle's torsional flexibility when driving over objects with just one side of the vehicle.  
Checklist  
To ensure your own safety and the safety of your passengers, observe the following points before driving offroad:  
Inform yourself sufficiently about the nature of the terrain ahead before you drive into the terrain.  
Fill the tank up to the maximum capacity. Fuel consumption is considerably higher offroad.  
Check whether the tyre tread of all tyres and the tyre type are suitable for the planned offroad trip.  
Check and adjust the tyre pressure for all tyres.  
Check engine oil level and refill engine oil as necessary. Oil will still reach the engine even when the vehicle is tilted only if the  
engine oil level is sufficient.  
Completely refill the washer fluid reservoir with water and washer fluid.  
Stow luggage in the vehicle as evenly and as low as possible. Secure all loose items.  
—Volkswagen recommends never driving offroad alone. You should drive offroad with at least two offroad vehicles driving as a team.  
Unexpected situations can always occur. We recommend that you carry equipment you can use for calling for help.  
—Stop your vehicle when you reach difficult sections and check the route ahead on foot.  
—Drive slowly over the crests of hills so the vehicle does not lose contact with the ground, become damaged and possibly leave you  
unable to manoeuvre.  
—Drive slowly when the route is difficult. Shift up a gear when on slippery ground and always keep the vehicle in motion.  
—The ground is predominantly soft when driving offroad meaning the tyres could sink into the ground. This will reduce ground  
clearance and the wading depth. If possible, always drive on flat and firm ground.  
—Even when driving at low speeds, always keep your distance from other vehicles. If the first vehicle suddenly gets stuck, the  
following vehicle can stop without getting stuck.  
NOTICE  
If the bottom of the vehicle contacts the ground, this can cause serious damage to the vehicle underbody. This damage could cause  
the vehicle to break down and thus make it impossible to drive on.  
● Always make sure that there is enough ground clearance underneath the vehicle.  
The choice of gear depends on the terrain.  
Before attempting to drive through difficult terrain it can be helpful to stop and consider which gear you should select. After several  
trips offroad, you will learn which gear to select in conjunction with the step-down ratio for different types of terrain.  
—With the correct gear selected, the vehicle will normally not have to be braked so much using the foot brake when driving downhill  
as the engine braking effect will normally be sufficient.  
—Only accelerate as much as is necessary. If you accelerate too hard, the wheels could spin and you could lose control of the vehicle.  
—Select position when driving in normal, flat offroad terrain.  
—Adjust your speed when driving on soft or slippery ground, and select the highest suitable position for the Tiptronic.  
—On steep downhill or uphill gradients, select position for the Tiptronic.  
—When driving through mud, sand, water or hilly terrain, drive with the Tiptronic in positions or (→ Automatic gearbox).  
— Use the Auto Hold function (→ Auto Hold function).  
1. Select a suitable driving profile (→ Driving profile selection) and drive through rocky terrain no faster than walking pace.  
2. If you are not able to drive around a rock, drive carefully onto the rock with one front wheel and drive over it slowly →  
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Even obstacles that are smaller than the available ground clearance could come into contact with the vehicle underbody and thus  
cause damage which could lead to a vehicle breakdown. This applies in particular if there is a ditch or soft ground either in front of or  
behind the obstacle. This also applies in cases when you drive too quickly over the obstacle causing the vehicle to bounce.  
NOTICE  
Objects that are larger than the ground clearance will damage components on the underbody if the vehicle is driven over them. This  
damage could cause the vehicle to break down and thus make it impossible to drive on.  
● Never drive the vehicle over very large objects either centrally or on one side, e.g. rocks or tree stumps.  
Driving through flooded terrain or bodies of water could damage the vehicle.  
It is possible to carefully drive the vehicle through water levels up to the lower edge of the body.  
1. Observe the maximum fording depth of the vehicle.  
2. When driving through water, always select a section where the ground is solid and where the depth of the water does not exceed  
the maximum permitted fording depth of the vehicle.  
3. Observe further information on driving through water on roads (→ Driving through water on roads).  
Before driving through water  
Stop the vehicle, get out and assess the situation →  
:
1. Measure the depth of the water to the other side. Ensure that the ground is firm enough and also watch out for underwater  
hollows and obstacles →  
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2. Make sure that it is possible to drive into and out of the water safely.  
3. Check the ramp angle and the firmness of the ground on the banks.  
4. Select a suitable driving profile (→ Driving profile selection).  
Driving through standing or slow-moving water  
If the ground is firm enough, your vehicle can be driven through standing and slow-moving water →  
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1. Drive slowly into the water following the direction of flow. Never exceed the ramp and inclination angles.  
2. Drive at constant speed to the opposite bank.  
Driving with a constant speed makes it possible to avoid engine damage due to ingress of water. It also enables an air pocket to form in  
front of the engine which supplies the necessary oxygen to the engine. You will create a bow wave in front of the vehicle if you drive at  
speed into or through the water. This bow wave could get into the engine air intake duct and seriously damage the engine.  
Driving through fast-flowing water  
The force, speed and depth of the water can be unpredictable and dangerous → . The vehicle can be can be swept away by the  
water. Even vehicles with greater ground clearance can get stuck if the ground under the vehicle is swept away. Flowing water builds  
up at one side of the vehicle, making it deeper at that point.  
Do not take any risks. Find a calmer place to cross through the water or turn round.  
After driving through water  
1. Check the vehicle for damage.  
2. Dry the brakes using careful braking manoeuvres.  
WARNING  
Flowing water can develop enormous power and can sweep the vehicle away. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Never stop the vehicle in water.  
WARNING  
Soft ground surfaces, underwater obstacles and shallows or water in the bonnet space can lead to critical situations and can cause  
the vehicle to break down. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Do not exceed the maximum fording depth of the vehicle.  
● Always make sure that there is enough ground clearance underneath the vehicle.  
NOTICE  
If you drive through salt water, parts of the vehicle, such as the engine, drive train, running gear and vehicle electrics, could sustain  
severe damage.  
● Never drive over salt, salt flats or through salt water as salt can cause corrosion.  
● Immediately rinse all vehicle parts that have come into contact with salt or salt water using fresh water.  
NOTICE  
Objects in the water can enter the openings of the extended washer jets of the headlight washer system. The washer jets cannot then  
be retracted to their initial position.  
● Do not use the headlight washer system when driving through water.  
ESC and TCS must be switched on .  
1. Select a suitable driving profile (→ Driving profile selection).  
2. Select a suitable gear and remain in this gear until you have reached more solid ground (→ Changing gear correctly).  
3. Always drive at a steady speed through sand or mud, do not make any manual gear changes and do not stop.  
The tyres can lose their traction when driving through sand or mud.  
—Do not change speed or direction.  
—If the vehicle slides, steer in the direction needed to get the vehicle under control.  
—If the tyres have lost their grip, turn the steering wheel back and forth quickly. This will briefly give the front wheel tyres better grip  
for these ground conditions.  
WARNING  
The vehicle can slip uncontrollably when driving through sand and mud. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Always drive carefully through sand, mud and slush.  
● Turn around or choose another route if you are not able to continue or if you have any doubts about the safety of the route.  
● Never choose a dangerous route or take a risk that endangers you and the other vehicle occupants.  
WARNING  
Incorrect tyre pressures will increase the levels of wear on the tyres and will negatively affect the vehicle's driving response. This can  
cause overheating and sudden tyre damage, including tyre bursts and detachment of the tread surface, and can thus lead to loss of  
control over the vehicle. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Adjust the correct tyre pressure again after driving through sand if you reduced it for this beforehand.  
The vehicle is stuck if the wheels have sunk so deep into the ground that the vehicle can no longer drive forward or back under its own  
power.  
Rocking a vehicle out of sand or mud requires a great deal of training and feeling for the vehicle. If you make a mistake when rocking  
the vehicle, it can sink deeper and you will need assistance to get the vehicle out.  
Never allow the wheels to spin for long periods as this will cause the vehicle to sink deeper →  
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Preparations  
1. Carefully dig out all the wheels and check that no other parts of the vehicle are stuck in the sand or mud.  
2. Select reverse gear.  
3. Accelerate carefully and reverse over your own tracks.  
If this does not help, place brushwood, floor mats or sacking directly behind the wheels to increase grip and achieve improved traction  
→
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Rocking the vehicle free  
1. Switch off TCS .  
2. Position the steering wheel so that it is facing straight ahead.  
3. Reverse until the point where the wheels just start to spin.  
4. Immediately select first gear and drive forwards until the wheels start to spin again.  
5. Repeat driving to and fro until you have enough momentum to free yourself.  
6. Switch TCS on again after rocking the vehicle free.  
WARNING  
Spinning wheels can propel stones, brushwood, pieces of wood or other objects that are in front or behind the wheels at high speed.  
Persons who are standing in front of or behind the vehicle can be injured as a result. In the event of a sudden vehicle movement,  
persons who are standing in front of or behind the vehicle can be injured or run over. This can cause severe or fatal injuries.  
● Make sure that there is no-one either in front or behind the vehicle if you are attempting to free a stuck vehicle.  
Driving up and down hills  
Get out of the vehicle and assess the situation before you attempt to drive up or down a hill:  
—Walk along the section and check the firmness of the ground. Look out for obstacles and other hidden dangers →  
—Check the section beyond the hill.  
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—You should not follow the route if it is too steep, uneven or if the ground surface is too loose. Select another route.  
—Drive slowly and at constant speed straight up or down a slope.  
—Never attempt to stop or turn on a slope.  
—Accelerate only to the speed you need to climb the slope. Too much acceleration can cause the wheels to spin and lead to loss of  
control of the vehicle. Too little acceleration increases the probability of stalling the engine.  
—Vehicles with an automatic gearbox Do not change gear during the climbing phase.  
If you cannot continue to drive up a hill  
—Never turn the vehicle around on an uphill gradient.  
—If the engine has stalled, depress the foot brake and start the engine again.  
—Engage reverse gear and slowly move back on a straight path.  
—Use the foot brake to keep a constant speed until you have reached safe and flat ground.  
Driving downhill  
There is an increased risk of rolling over when driving downhill. Concentrate on steering the vehicle, especially when driving downhill.  
—Drive down steep inclines in first gear.  
—Use the foot brake carefully so you do not lose control of the vehicle.  
—Never exceed the inclination angle of the vehicle.  
—If it is possible and not dangerous, drive straight down the slope on the maximum gradient (in the fall line).  
WARNING  
If you drive on an uphill or downhill gradient that is too steep for the vehicle, the vehicle can slip, tip over or roll over. This can cause  
you to lose control of the vehicle and lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Make sure that the gradient or tilt angle is no greater than the maximum permissible value for the vehicle.  
● Always drive up and down hills in the fall line.  
● Never turn or turn round when driving up or down a gradient. The vehicle could tip over or slide away sideways.  
● Carry out the described activities if the engine stops or if it is not possible to drive on → If you cannot continue to drive up a hill.  
● If the engine does not start, press the brake pedal with constant force and allow the vehicle to roll back in its own path. Maintain a  
slow and constant speed.  
● Never let the vehicle roll backwards down a slope in neutral.  
Illustration: steering into the fall line.  
Illustration: use the doors facing up hill to get out of the  
vehicle.  
Traversing a slope is one of the most dangerous offroad situations →  
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Check whether you can use another safer route before driving across a slope.  
If you have to traverse a slope:  
—The vehicle’s centre of gravity should be as low as possible. People with a larger or heavier build should sit on the higher side of the  
vehicle. Remove the roof carrier and secure heavy items. The vehicle could tip over if items were to slide suddenly →  
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—If possible, the ground must be firm. The vehicle is more likely to slip sideways and tip over on slippery or soft ground. Always make  
sure that the inclination angle does not become too great due to uneven ground. If the inclination angle is too great, the vehicle  
could tip and roll over.  
—When driving across a slope at a large tilt angle, the wheels on the lower side of the vehicle must never enter dips or hollows. The  
wheels on the higher side of the vehicle must never drive over bumps, for example stones, tree trunks or other obstacles.  
—If the vehicle threatens to tip over, steer immediately into the fall line and accelerate slightly → Fig. 1. If it is not possible to steer  
into the fall line, steer up the hill and accelerate slightly.  
WARNING  
A vehicle that is driving or standing sideways on a slope can slip uncontrollably, tip over, roll over and roll down the slope. This can  
cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Never try to drive at an angle on a slope, particularly if the slope is too steep for the vehicle.  
● Never choose a dangerous route or take a risk that endangers you and the vehicle occupants.  
● Turn around and choose another route if you are not able to continue or if you are unsure about the safety of the route.  
● You should never underestimate the difficulty and danger of traversing a slope.  
● Never allow the wheels on the lower side of the vehicle to enter dips or hollows.  
● Never drive over bumps, for example stones, tree trunks or other obstacles, with the wheels on the higher side of the vehicle.  
● Make sure that you can steer into the fall line before driving across a slope. Choose a different route if this is not possible.  
● If the vehicle threatens to tip over, steer immediately into the fall line and accelerate slightly → Fig. 1.  
WARNING  
Getting out of a vehicle that is standing on a slope and tilted at a large sideways angle is dangerous. The overall centre of gravity can  
move to the side and the vehicle can lose its grip, tip over or roll over and roll down the slope. This can cause accidents and serious or  
fatal injuries.  
● Avoid abrupt and uncontrolled movements in the vehicle.  
● Always leave the vehicle calmly by the doors that are facing up the slope → Fig. 2.  
● Never leave the vehicle through a door that is facing down the slope.  
● When getting out the vehicle, make sure that the vehicle door which opens uphill does not close with its own weight or through  
carelessness thus potentially causing injury.  
1. Check whether the slope and tilt angles are small enough to drive through the ditch with the vehicle. The tilt angle must not get  
too large when driving through the ditch →  
2. Find a suitable place to cross the ditch.  
3. If possible, cross the ditch at an acute angle →  
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WARNING  
If the slope and tilt angle are too steep for the vehicle or the ditch is too deep, the vehicle may tip, slide and roll over. This can cause  
accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Never drive through a ditch if the slope and tilt angle are too steep for the vehicle and the ditch is too deep.  
NOTICE  
If you drive into the ditch at a right angle, the front wheels will fall in. The vehicle can bottom on the ground, be damaged and break  
down.  
● Never drive through a ditch if the slope and tilt angle are too steep for the vehicle and the ditch is too deep.  
● Please note that it is almost impossible to get out of the ditch despite having all-wheel drive.  
Checklist  
Clean the vehicle.  
Check the vehicle for damage.  
Check the tyres for damage and remove dirt, stones and other foreign bodies from the tyre tread.  
Inspect the vehicle underbody and remove all items that are jammed in the brake system, in the wheels, in the running gear, in the  
exhaust system and in the engine, such as branches, leaves or pieces of wood → . If you find damage or leaks, go to a suitably  
qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Check the bonnet space to see if dirt is affecting engine operation (→ In the bonnet space).  
WARNING  
Objects caught underneath the vehicle underbody are a danger. The fuel lines, brake system, seals and other parts of the running gear  
could be damaged or flammable materials (e.g. dry leaves) could ignite on hot vehicle components. This can cause an accident, fire  
and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Each time after driving offroad, always check for objects that are caught on the vehicle and remove them.  
● Never drive if objects are trapped in the underbody, brake system, wheels, running gear, exhaust system and engine.  
● Remove flammable materials (e.g. dry leaves) from the vehicle underbody.  
Think ahead when driving  
Repeated acceleration and braking will increase fuel consumption. Keeping a close eye on the traffic can help to avoid frequent  
acceleration and braking. Keeping your vehicle at a sufficient distance from the vehicle in front can help you to think ahead when  
driving.  
Avoid strong acceleration  
The rolling and air resistance increase at excessively high speeds. This in turn increases the force needed to move the vehicle. Never  
drive the vehicle at top speed.  
Observe the correct tyre pressures  
An inadequate tyre pressure does not just mean greater wear, but also increases the rolling resistance of the tyres and thus the fuel  
consumption. Use tyres with optimised rolling resistance.  
Adjust the tyre pressure according to the vehicle load:  
— Observe the information on the tyre pressure sticker (→ Tyre pressure).  
—Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator (→ Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator).  
—Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (→ Tyre Pressure Monitoring System).  
Driving the engine warm  
Frequent short journeys can lead to foreign substances, e.g. condensation water, accumulating in the engine oil, which in turn can lead  
to increased engine wear.  
If the driving behaviour leads to an increased accumulation of foreign matter in the engine oil, a text message will appear in the  
instrument cluster display. In this case, drive the engine warm until the operating temperature is reached and the message disappears.  
At low outside temperatures, it may take longer for the engine to warm up and reach operating temperature. This is quite  
normal, and no cause for concern.  
Use low viscosity engine oils  
Synthetic, low viscosity engine oils decrease frictional resistance in the engine and spread better and more quickly, especially for cold  
starts.  
WARNING  
Lack of attention when driving in traffic can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Always observe the current traffic regulations and speed limits and think ahead when driving.  
● When travelling long distances, stop and take a break regularly – at least around every 2 hours.  
WARNING  
Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics can severely impair perception, reaction times and driving safety. This could cause you to  
lose control of the vehicle. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Do not drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medicines and narcotics.  
WARNING  
Driving at high speed and without a sufficient safety distance can lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.  
A new combustion engine has to be run in during the first 1,500 km (approx.) (about 1,000 miles). All moving parts have to adapt  
themselves to each other. During the first few operating hours, the combustion engine has higher internal friction than it does later.  
Up to about 1000 km (about 600 mi)  
—Avoid strong acceleration.  
—Do not operate the combustion engine at more than 2/3 of the maximum engine speed.  
—Do not drive with a trailer attached.  
Between about 1,000 and 1,500 km (about 600 to 1,000 miles)  
1. Gradually increase speed and engine speed.  
The driving style during the first 1,500 km (approx.) (about 1,000 miles) will also affect the quality of the combustion engine. In order  
to reduce engine wear and increase the possible mileage, the vehicle should also be driven at moderate engine speeds afterwards –  
especially when the combustion engine is cold.  
New tyres and brake pads have to be run in carefully.  
NOTICE  
Driving with an engine speed that is too low can lead to increased wear and damage to the engine.  
● Do not drive at engine speeds that are too low.  
● Shift down a gear if the combustion engine is not running “smoothly”.  
If the new combustion engine is run in gently, its life will be increased and its oil consumption reduced.  
On the instrument cluster display: gear-change indicator.  
A
B
Currently selected gear.  
Recommended gear.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the instrument cluster display may indicate which gear should be selected in order to reduce fuel  
consumption while the vehicle is in motion → Fig. 1.  
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox: the gearbox must be in Tiptronic mode for this.  
No recommended gear is indicated if the most suitable gear is already selected. The currently selected gear is displayed.  
CAUTION  
The gear-change indicator is designed only to assist the driver and is not a substitute for the full attention and responsibility of the  
driver. Accidents and injuries can occur if an unsuitable gear is selected for the driving situation.  
● Always select the correct gear for the respective driving situation, e.g. when overtaking or driving downhill.  
Information on cleaning the particulate filter  
The engine management system recognises when the particulate filter is becoming saturated and supports regeneration of the filter  
by recommending the most suitable gear when driving. As an exception compared with normal driving, this may mean driving with an  
increased engine speed (→ Particulate filter).  
Driving in the correct gear can help to reduce fuel consumption.  
Adopting the correct driving style can reduce fuel consumption, pollution and wear-and-tear on the engine, brakes and tyres. The  
following section lists a few tips for easing the strain on the environment and your bank account.  
Fuel consumption in litres per 100 km at two different  
outside temperatures.  
Brake energy recuperation on vehicles with mild hybrid system  
Energy can be recovered and stored when the vehicle is braked or decelerates.  
If it is necessary to brake and coasting to a stop is not possible, the changeover from the accelerator to the brake pedal should take  
place rapidly and uniformly. This makes it possible to use brake energy recuperation most efficiently. No fuel is consumed during this  
process.  
Using Eco Assistance  
The Eco Assistance function helps the driver to drive with an anticipatory driving style and to save energy by providing situation-  
dependent information (→ Eco assistance).  
Use coasting  
On vehicles with automatic gearbox and active coasting function, the vehicle rolls (“coasts”) almost without consuming any energy  
(→ Automatic gearbox).  
Reduce idling  
Drive off immediately at low engine speeds. If you are stopped for a long period, do not allow the engine to idle but switch it off, e.g.  
when in a traffic jam or at a railway crossing. In vehicles with an activated start/stop system, the engine can switch off automatically  
when the vehicle is stopping and when the vehicle is stationary.  
Do not overfill the fuel tank  
Filling the fuel tank all the way to the top will increase the vehicle weight. A fuel tank that is half to three quarters full is sufficient for  
urban journeys in particular.  
Avoid short journeys  
Engines consume a lot of fuel when cold. They do not reach optimum operating temperature until the vehicle has travelled a few  
kilometres (miles). The fuel consumption is above average at very low ambient temperatures, e.g. in winter → Fig. 1. Plan your journeys  
economically and combine several short trips.  
Have your vehicle serviced on a regular basis  
Regular maintenance is an essential prerequisite for economical driving and increases the service life of the vehicle.  
Do not drive with unnecessary loads in the vehicle  
You can reduce fuel consumption by clearing out the luggage compartment before setting off, for example by removing empty drink  
crates or unused child seats.  
In order to keep the drag coefficient of the vehicle as low as possible, remove attachments and add-on parts such as ski, bicycle or roof  
carriers after use.  
Save energy  
The alternator powered by the engine generates electricity for convenience features, such as the air conditioning system, window  
heating or ventilation system. Saving electrical energy is easy, for example:  
—At high ambient temperatures, ventilate the car before starting a journey and drive a short distance with open window. Only then  
switch on the air conditioning system.  
—Switch off all convenience features that are not needed.  
NOTICE  
The gearbox is not lubricated if the vehicle rolls down mountains or hills in neutral position . The automatic gearbox could overheat  
and be damaged.  
● Do not allow the vehicle to roll in neutral position , particularly if the engine is switched off.  
Your authorised Volkswagen repairer will gladly provide you with further information on correct maintenance and  
replacement parts that are particularly energy-efficient, e.g. new tyres.  
For good vehicle handling when driving a loaded vehicle, please observe the following:  
—Stow all items of luggage securely .  
—Accelerate particularly cautiously and carefully.  
—Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.  
—Brake earlier than in normal driving.  
—If applicable, observe the information concerning the roof carrier (→ Roof carrier).  
—If applicable, observe the information about driving with a trailer .  
WARNING  
Shifting loads can severely impair the vehicle’s stability and driving safety and lengthen the braking distance in the event of hard or  
emergency braking. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Secure the load properly to prevent it from slipping.  
● Use suitable lashing or securing straps when securing heavy objects.  
● Securely engage the rear seat backrests and also the adjustable rear seats, if installed.  
Driving with an open boot lid is particularly dangerous. All objects and the open tailgate must be secured properly.  
Appropriate measures must be taken to reduce the amount of toxic exhaust gases entering the vehicle.  
WARNING  
When driving with the boot lid unlocked or open, loose items can fall out of the vehicle and hit following road users. This can result in  
accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.  
● Always drive with the boot lid closed.  
● Stow all items securely in the luggage compartment.  
● Always drive carefully and ensure that you think ahead.  
● Avoid any abrupt or sudden driving and braking manoeuvres as this can cause the open boot lid to move unpredictably.  
● If you have to drive with the boot lid open, always remove a luggage rack mounted on the boot lid together with its load.  
WARNING  
Items that protrude from the luggage compartment change the length of the vehicle and may endanger other road users. This can  
result in accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.  
● Observe legal requirements.  
● Mark any objects protruding from the luggage compartment to ensure that they are visible to other road users.  
● Never use the boot lid to jam or fix objects in position.  
WARNING  
Among other things, exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odourless and colourless toxic gas. When driving with the boot lid  
open, toxic exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior and lead to unconsciousness, carbon monoxide poisoning, accidents and  
serious or fatal injuries.  
● Always drive with the boot lid closed in order to prevent toxic exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.  
● Close all windows.  
● Close the glass roof.  
● Switch off air recirculation mode.  
● Open all vents in the dash panel.  
● Switch the blower to the highest blower speed.  
● If the load can be transported with the boot lid closed, always drive with the boot lid closed.  
NOTICE  
The height and possibly also length of the vehicle are different when the boot lid is open. This can lead to damage to the vehicle if  
due care is not taken when driving.  
● Pay attention to the changed exterior dimensions, e.g. when driving through underpasses.  
Please follow these rules to help prevent damage to your vehicle when driving through water, for example if the road is flooded:  
— The water level must be no higher than the lower edge of the vehicle body →  
—Do not drive faster than walking speed.  
.
—Never stop the vehicle, reverse or switch off the engine while in water.  
—Oncoming vehicles will create waves that could increase the water level for your vehicle to such an extent that it is not safe to drive  
through the water.  
—Always deactivate the start/stop system manually when driving through water .  
WARNING  
After driving through water, mud, slush etc., the brakes may react slowly and the braking distance will be increased as the brake discs  
and pads will be wet, or possibly iced up in winter. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle and lead to accidents and serious  
or fatal injuries.  
● In order to brake the brakes dry and free of ice, perform careful braking manoeuvres.  
● Do not endanger other road users when performing braking manoeuvres and do not ignore any legal requirements.  
● Avoid abrupt and sudden braking manoeuvres directly after driving through water.  
NOTICE  
If you drive through water, parts of the vehicle, e.g. electronics, could sustain severe damage or corrode.  
● Never drive through salt water.  
● Immediately rinse all vehicle parts that have come into contact with salt water using fresh water.  
● Protect electronic components from contact with water.  
Registration regulations  
The vehicle has been manufactured specifically for a particular country and complies with the requirements and registration  
regulations that applied in that country at the time of vehicle production.  
If you want to use the vehicle abroad temporarily or for a short period, the relevant information must be observed.  
Safety standards and regulations  
In some countries, special safety standards and regulations apply that the vehicle may not comply with. Volkswagen recommends that  
you visit your authorised Volkswagen repairer before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements at your destination.  
Selling the vehicle abroad  
If the vehicle is going to be sold in another country or used in another country for an extended period, the legal requirements  
applicable in that country must be observed.  
In some cases, certain equipment will have to be fitted or removed and functions deactivated. The service scope and service types  
could also be affected. This is particularly important if the vehicle is driven in another climatic region for a long period of time.  
Functioning of the Infotainment system  
Because different frequency bands are used in different countries, the factory-fitted Infotainment system may not work in other  
countries.  
Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle damage caused by low-quality fuel, inadequate servicing work or lack of  
availability of Genuine Parts.  
Volkswagen cannot be held responsible if the vehicle does not comply with or only partly complies with the relevant legal  
requirements in other countries and continents.  
WARNING  
The density of air decreases with increasing altitude. The lower air density can result in a reduction in engine power and vehicle  
components may be damaged if the vehicle is driven for an extended period at very high altitudes. A reduction in the engine power  
can lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries, e.g. when overtaking.  
● Consult a suitably qualified workshop before driving abroad, particularly if the vehicle will be driven at altitudes of more than  
around 3,000 m (around 9,843 ft) above sea level. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has driver assist systems that increase comfort and convenience when driving.  
Some of these driver assist systems use sensors or cameras for operation (also referred to as “sensors” below). These are visible to  
you in some cases and in other cases not.  
The sensors and cameras visually detect the vehicle surroundings using ultrasound or radar waves.  
Installed sensors  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following sensors may be installed:  
—Radar sensors at the front of the vehicle.  
—Radar sensors in the rear of the vehicle.  
—Camera behind the windscreen.  
—Ultrasound sensors in the front of the vehicle.  
—Ultrasound sensors in the rear of the vehicle.  
Information on the respective sensor locations is provided in the vehicle overviews .  
WARNING  
The driver assist systems is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operate only within the limits of the respective  
system. The driver assist systems cannot detect all driving situations and may not react or may warn or react with a delay or in an  
undesired way. If you do not pay due attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.  
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.  
● Observe the limits of the sensors and the system limits of the individual systems.  
● Adapt your speed and the distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.  
● Be ready at all times to override or cancel automatic interventions.  
● Observe the information on the instrument cluster display and respond according to the displays if permitted by the traffic  
situation.  
● Do not use the driver assist systems if you suspect there is a problem or damage.  
Limits of the radar sensors  
Driver assist systems that use radar sensors can react unexpectedly, with a delay or not at all in the following situations:  
—Driving in poor weather conditions, e.g. heavy rain, snow or heavy spray.  
—Driving through road works, tunnels or toll stations.  
—Driving on winding roads, e.g. mountain roads.  
—Over crests or through dips.  
—Driving offroad.  
—Driving in multi-storey car parks.  
—Driving on roads with embedded metal objects, e.g. railway tracks.  
—Driving on roads with loose chippings.  
—In complex driving situations, e.g. traffic islands.  
—After external force on components in the area of the radar sensors, e.g. after a rear-end collision.  
—The radar sensors are covered, dirty, displaced or damaged.  
Limits of the camera behind the windscreen  
Driver assist systems that use the camera behind the windscreen can react unexpectedly, with a delay or not at all in the following  
situations:  
—Over crests or through dips.  
—Driving through road works.  
—Driving offroad.  
—Driving in poor weather conditions, e.g. heavy rain, snow, fog or heavy spray, and on poor roads.  
—When the sun is low in the sky, in darkness or with glare from oncoming vehicles.  
—The camera is temporarily unavailable due to prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or high ambient temperatures.  
—The camera window is covered, dirty or damaged.  
—The camera has been displaced.  
Delayed response  
If the sensor system is exposed to environmental conditions that impair sensor functioning, the driver assist systems may detect this  
only after a certain delay. For this reason, any restrictions to functions may be displayed only after a delay at the start of the journey  
and when driving .  
Limits in certain driving situations  
Driving through bends.  
The sensors always measure straight ahead. For this reason, vehicles may be incorrectly detected or vehicles driving ahead not  
detected in tight bends.  
Narrow vehicle.  
Vehicles that are driving outside the sensor range in close proximity to your vehicle, e.g. motorbikes, cannot be detected.  
Vehicle changes lane.  
Vehicles that change into your lane directly in front of your vehicle cannot be detected. This also applies to vehicles with bodies or  
attachments that project beyond the vehicle.  
Specific system limits  
In addition to the limits of the sensors, each driver assist system also has additional functionally related system limits. Also observe  
these:  
—Predictive speed limiter (→ Speed limiter with predictive control).  
—Eco Assistance (→ Eco assistance).  
—Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (→ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)).  
—Predictive cruise control system (→ Predictive cruise control system).  
—Automatic Emergency Braking (Front Assist) (→ Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist)).  
—Lane keeping system (Lane Assist) (→ Lane keeping system (Lane Assist)).  
—Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) (→ Travel Assist).  
—Emergency Assist (→ Emergency Assist).  
—Lane change system (Side Assist) (→ Lane change system (Side Assist)).  
—Advanced Road Sign Display (→ Advanced Road Sign Display).  
No or restricted sensor visibility in forward direction  
Some of the sensors at the front of the vehicle are not available or their availability is restricted. The yellow symbol and a text message  
are displayed for a few seconds.  
—The sensor areas are dirty or the visibility of the sensors is impaired due to the weather conditions (e.g. snow) or due to detergent  
deposits or coatings. Clean the sensor areas at the front of the vehicle and on the windscreen (→ Vehicle care).  
—The sensor areas are obstructed by add-on parts, number plate holders with trim frames or stickers. Keep the area around the  
sensors clear (→ Accessories and replacement parts).  
—The sensors have been displaced or damaged, for example due to damage to the front of the vehicle or the windscreen. Check  
whether damage is visible (→ Accessories and replacement parts).  
—Paint work or structural modifications were carried out on the front of the vehicle or windscreen (→ Repairs and technical  
modifications).  
—Fault or malfunction. Switch off and restart the engine.  
—When the cause of the problem has been rectified, some driver assist systems will initially remain unavailable. Drive a short distance  
until the indicator lamp goes out and the driver assist systems are operational again. If the problem persists, go to a suitably  
qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
If the sensor visibility is restricted, driver assist systems may not be available or may be available only to a limited extent.  
Observe any other indicator lamps of the driver assist systems (→ Symbols in the instrument cluster).  
Depending on the malfunction, additional information may be displayed in the vehicle status (→ Vehicle settings menu).  
The speed limiter helps to prevent the vehicle from exceeding a speed that you have stored.  
Speed range  
The speed limiter is available when driving forwards at speeds from around 30 km/h (around 20 mph).  
Driving with the speed limiter  
You can interrupt the speed limiter function at any time by fully depressing the accelerator beyond the point of resistance. As soon as  
the stored speed is exceeded, the green indicator lamp will flash and an acoustic warning may sound. The speed remains stored in the  
memory.  
The speed limiter function is activated again automatically as soon as the speed drops below the stored speed.  
Displays  
When the speed limiter is switched on, the instrument cluster display shows the stored speed and the status of the speed limiter.  
One of the following indicator lamps will light up depending on the driving situation:  
Speed limiter switched on, system control active.  
Speed limiter switched on, system control not active.  
Driving downhill  
The vehicle cannot maintain the stored speed in all driving situations. Always be prepared to brake the vehicle.  
1. Shift down before extended downhill stretches.  
In this way you will make use of the engine braking effect and relieve the load on the brakes.  
WARNING  
Use of the speed limiter in adverse weather conditions is dangerous and can cause accidents and serious injuries or even death.  
● Ensure that your speed is always appropriate for the current visibility, weather and road/traffic conditions. The driver is responsible  
for the vehicle speed at all times.  
● Do not drive at full throttle if this is not necessary.  
● Never use the speed limiter on slippery roads (e.g. as a result of aquaplaning, snow, ice or leaves).  
● In order to avoid unintentional control interventions, switch off the speed limiter when you do not need it.  
Left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel.  
Switching on  
1. Press the  
2. Press the  
button on the left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the speed limiter is selected.  
button on the right-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel or wait for a short time.  
The speed limiter is switched on. The system is not yet active.  
Starting control  
1. While driving, press the  
button.  
The current speed is stored as the maximum speed.  
Adjusting the speed  
You can adjust the stored speed:  
+ 1 km/h (1 mph):  
Press the  
button.  
- 1 km/h (1 mph):  
Press the  
button.  
+ 10 km/h (5 mph):  
Press the button. The first time it is pressed, it jumps to the next higher ten (km/h) or five (mph) increment.  
- 10 km/h (5 mph):  
Press the button. The first time it is pressed, it jumps to the next lower ten (km/h) or fives (mph) increment  
Press and hold the corresponding button to continuously change the stored speed.  
Cancelling system control  
1. Briefly press the  
button.  
The speed remains stored in the memory.  
Resuming control  
1. Press the  
button.  
Speed limiter not available  
Fault or malfunction. The indicator lamp lights up yellow.  
1. Switch off and restart the engine.  
2. If the problem persists, switch off the speed limiter and go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an  
authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Control is interrupted automatically  
—ESC is switched off.  
—The brakes have overheated. Allow the brakes to cool down and check their functionality again.  
—If the problem persists, switch off the speed limiter and go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an  
authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
For safety reasons, the speed limiter switches itself off completely only when you release the accelerator once or switch off the system  
manually.  
The predictive speed limiter automatically adapts a maximum speed that you have stored to detected speed limits.  
The predictive speed limiter is an extension of the speed limiter and makes use of Dynamic Road Sign Display and the navigation data  
provided in the Infotainment system.  
The predictive speed limiter is dependent on the vehicle equipment and is not available in all countries.  
WARNING  
The predictive speed limiter is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system.  
The predictive speed limiter cannot detect all applicable speed limits and may not react or may react with a delay or in an undesired  
way. If you do not pay due attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.  
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is responsible for the stored vehicle speed at all  
times.  
● Observe the system limits (→ Speed limiter with predictive control).  
● Ensure that your speed is always appropriate for the current visibility, weather and road/traffic conditions.  
● Keep the navigation data up-to-date.  
● Always observe the maximum speed limit.  
● Please note that the speeds regulated by the system do not necessarily correspond to your driving style.  
Please also observe the safety-relevant information on the speed limiter.  
The system also uses navigation data even if the vehicle does not have a navigation system. Keep the navigation data up-to-  
date (→ Navigation). If you have any questions, please contact a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using  
an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
In addition to the system limits of the Dynamic Road Sign Display, the predictive speed limiter has the following additional, system-  
related limits:  
—The predictive speed limiter detects only road signs that show a speed limit.  
—Road signs that indicate a speed limit indirectly, e.g. place-name signs, will be detected only on the basis of the navigation data.  
—If a speed limit is announced on the basis of the navigation data but is not detected by the Dynamic Road Sign Display function, the  
announced speed will be reset to the last-stored speed.  
—The predictive speed limiter is not available for detected speed limits below around 30 km/h (around 20 mph). A corresponding text  
message is shown on the instrument cluster display in this case.  
Joining and leaving motorways  
—When you join a motorway, the recommended speed or the maximum permitted speed will automatically be stored as the speed,  
depending on country.  
—The predictive speed limiter will be deactivated when you leave a motorway.  
Function limitations  
In the following situations, it is possible that the predictive speed limiter will not change the stored speed or will change it with a delay  
or in an unexpected way:  
—There is a fault in the Dynamic Road Sign Display system.  
—The navigation data is out-of-date.  
—You are driving without route guidance.  
—You leave the route calculated by the navigation system.  
—The vehicle position cannot be determined correctly due to imprecise GPS data.  
1. Open the Assist systems menu in the Infotainment system.  
2. Select the speed limiter.  
3. Switch on the reaction to permitted speeds.  
4. Switch on the speed limiter and start control (→ Speed limiter).  
Displays  
The system has detected a speed limit on the route.  
The system has stored the detected speed limit and performs control interventions accordingly.  
Cancelling speed adaptation  
If you do not want to adopt an announced speed, you can cancel speed adaptation:  
—Press the  
button.  
if the announced speed is lower than the currently saved speed, release the accelerator twice and press again.  
The last-stored speed is resumed again.  
— Press the  
The current speed is adopted.  
—Press the button.  
button.  
System control is interrupted.  
Prioritising speed adaptation  
As soon as a higher speed than the currently stored speed is announced in the instrument cluster display, you can prioritise speed  
adaptation:  
1. Press the button.  
release the accelerator twice and then press it again.  
Adjusting the announced speed  
+ 10 km/h (5 mph):  
Press the button. The first time it is pressed, it jumps to the next higher ten (km/h) or five (mph) increment.  
- 10 km/h (5 mph):  
Press the button. The first time it is pressed, it jumps to the next lower ten (km/h) or fives (mph) increment  
If you adjust the announced speed excessively, predictive control will be terminated.  
If a speed limit is detected, the predictive speed limiter will adjust the stored speed even if the speed limiter is not regulating.  
If the current speed significantly exceeds a speed limit detected by the Dynamic Road Sign Display function, a warning will  
appear on the instrument cluster display.  
A message is displayed that the predictive speed limiter is currently not available or is not available in  
your country  
1. If this message is displayed for an extended period and the predictive speed limiter is available in your country, go to a suitably  
qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.  
Depending on the malfunction, additional information may be displayed in the vehicle status (→ Digital instrument cluster  
(Pro)).  
The Eco Assistance function helps the driver to drive with an anticipatory driving style and to save energy by providing situation-  
dependent information.  
The Eco Assistance function uses the navigation data of the Infotainment system and the sensors of the driver assist systems. When  
you drive with route guidance, Eco Assistance also takes into account the entered route. The most probable route is used when you  
drive without route guidance.  
The Eco Assistance function is dependent on the equipment level and is not available in all countries.  
Driving with Eco Assistance  
When you approach a speed limit or a road section that has to be taken into account when driving on the route, the symbol and  
information on the type of event will be displayed on the head-up display and on the instrument cluster display.  
Vehicles without mild hybrid system:  
Depending on the selected driving profile, you use the coasting function and therefore save energy as soon as you take your foot off  
the accelerator.  
Vehicles with mild hybrid system:  
As soon as you take your foot off the accelerator, the vehicle adjusts the brake energy recuperation and the speed. The vehicle takes  
into account the selected driving profile and the distance to the event. In combination with the D position and energy recovery level  
set to Automatic (→ Automatic gearbox), Eco Assistance automatically adjusts energy recovery to the ideal level.  
The available energy recovery level depends on the condition of the mild hybrid system and may be restricted at times.  
If the accelerator is not pressed, Eco Assistance also supports deceleration for a vehicle driving in front without any displayed message.  
The system does not use the vehicle brake. When you are driving downhill, the system also cannot brake the vehicle sufficiently in all  
driving situations.  
You can override Eco Assistance interventions at any time by accelerating or braking.  
Displays  
The following symbols are displayed, depending on driving situation:  
Remove foot from accelerator.  
Vehicle ahead.  
Junction ahead.  
Motorway exit ahead.  
Roundabout ahead.  
Bend to the left ahead.  
Bend to the right ahead.  
Slope ahead.  
Speed limit ahead, example.  
Switching on and off  
You can switch Eco Assistance on and off in the Assist systems menu of the Infotainment system.  
The Eco Assistance function will be automatically deactivated temporarily in the following cases:  
—The Sport driving profile is activated.  
—When driving with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).  
However, Eco Assistance displays may still be shown, depending on the situation and driving behaviour.  
Eco Assistance will be activated again when the reason for deactivation is no longer present if the function is switched on in the  
Infotainment system.  
WARNING  
Eco Assistance is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system. Eco Assistance  
cannot detect all driving situations and may not react or may react with a delay or in an undesired way. If you do not pay due  
attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.  
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.  
● Always adapt your speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather and road or traffic conditions.  
● Please note that road signs on the road and traffic regulations always have priority over driving recommendations.  
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) maintains a constant speed that you have set. If the vehicle approaches a vehicle in front, the ACC  
automatically adapts the speed so that a distance you have selected is maintained.  
Does the vehicle have ACC?  
The vehicle is equipped with ACC if you can select ACC with the  
button on the left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel.  
Speed range  
You can set a speed between 20 km/h (15 mph) and 210 km/h (130 mph). Depending on equipment and country, the maximum speed  
that can be set may be lower.  
Driving with ACC  
You can override a control intervention by the ACC system at any time. Cruise control will be stopped if you brake. If you accelerate,  
control will be interrupted while you are accelerating and then resumed with the set speed.  
The intervention by the ACC system is less dynamic when towing a trailer.  
Driver intervention prompt  
If automatic deceleration by the ACC system is not sufficient or the system limits have been reached, the ACC system will  
request you to brake additionally by a corresponding message on the instrument cluster. In addition, the red warning lamp lights  
up and an acoustic warning is given. Take over control of the vehicle and be prepared to brake.  
WARNING  
ACC is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system. ACC cannot detect all  
driving situations and may not react or may react with a delay or in an undesired way. If you do not pay due attention, there is a risk  
of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.  
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.  
● Observe the system limits (→ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)).  
● Adapt your speed and the distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.  
● Take control of the vehicle immediately if requested to do so by a prompt on the instrument cluster display or if the speed  
reduction by ACC is not sufficient.  
● Brake if the vehicle starts moving unintentionally, e.g. after a driver intervention prompt.  
The functions described below are dependent on the equipment level and are not available in all countries.  
Predictive cruise control system  
If the vehicle is equipped with the Dynamic Road Sign Display function, ACC can predictively adapt the vehicle speed to detected speed  
limits and the course of the road ahead .  
Overtaking  
If you indicate left (left-hand traffic: indicate right) to overtake, ACC can accelerate the vehicle and thus reduce the distance from the  
vehicle in front. Your set speed will not be exceeded.  
If ACC does not detect any vehicle in front after you have changed lane, ACC will accelerate the vehicle up to the set speed.  
Stop-and-go traffic  
ACC can brake the vehicle to a standstill and keep it stationary. ACC remains active and the instrument cluster display shows ACC ready  
to start for a few seconds.  
Vehicles with Travel Assist: You can extend this time by continuing to hold the steering wheel.  
As long as ACC remains active, the vehicle will move off again automatically as soon as the vehicle in front moves off and if no obstacle  
is detected.  
Extending or reactivating readiness to drive:  
1. Press the  
button.  
Vehicles with Travel Assist: take hold of the steering wheel again.  
Moving off when readiness to drive has ended and the vehicle in front has already moved away:  
1. Press the  
button.  
depress the accelerator briefly.  
ACC remains inactive in the following cases:  
—The vehicle is stationary for several minutes.  
—The driver door is opened.  
—The ignition is switched off.  
WARNING  
If the message ACC ready to start is shown on the instrument cluster display and the vehicle in front moves off, your vehicle will  
move off automatically. In some cases, obstacles in the vehicle’s path may not be detected. This can result in serious injury and  
accidents.  
● Always check the road ahead before moving off and brake the vehicle if necessary.  
Inside Overtaking Prevention System  
On the instrument cluster display: slower vehicle detected in  
the left-hand lane (illustration).  
Vehicles with Inside Overtaking Prevention System: If ACC detects a slower vehicle in the left-hand lane (left-hand traffic: in the right-  
hand lane), ACC will brake the vehicle gently within the system limits and can therefore prevent a prohibited overtaking manoeuvre.  
The function is active from a speed of around 80 km/h (around 50 mph).  
Vehicles without Inside Overtaking Prevention System: When driving on a multi-lane road, cancel control if vehicles in the overtaking  
lane are driving more slowly.  
Limits of the sensors  
ACC detects driving situations by means of the radar and ultrasound sensors in the front of the vehicle and the camera behind the  
windscreen. The range of the radar sensor is up to approximately 160 m (around 520 ft).  
WARNING  
If you use ACC in driving situations that are outside the system limits, this could result in accidents and serious injuries as well as  
violations of legal regulations.  
● Observe the limits of the sensors (→ Sensors) and cancel control in the specified situations.  
Objects that cannot be detected  
ACC detects only vehicles that are moving in the same direction or stationary. The following are not detected:  
—Persons.  
—Animals.  
—Crossing or oncoming vehicles.  
—Other stationary obstacles.  
Stationary vehicles  
Stationary vehicle.  
ACC reacts to stationary vehicles to a limited extent up to a speed of around 60 km/h (around 37 mph), provided a stationary vehicle is  
detected and your own vehicle can be comfortably braked behind the stationary vehicle, subject to the system limits of the ACC. ACC  
does not perform emergency braking → Fig. 1.  
The response to stationary vehicles depends on the vehicle equipment and is not available in all countries.  
Left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel.  
Switching on  
1. Press the  
2. Press the  
button on the left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until ACC is selected.  
button on the right-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel or wait for a short time.  
ACC is switched on.  
Starting control  
If you change from Travel Assist to ACC and control by Travel Assist was active, control of the vehicle remains active. ACC is active.  
Otherwise you must start control:  
1. While driving forwards, press the  
button.  
ACC stores the current speed and maintains the set distance. If the current speed is outside the defined speed range, ACC will set  
the minimum speed when driving more slowly than the limit or the maximum speed when driving faster than the limit.  
Relevant brake support systems are also activated (→ Brake support systems).  
The following indicator lamps light up, depending on the driving situation:  
ACC has taken control; no vehicle detected ahead.  
ACC has taken control; vehicle detected ahead.  
ACC is not performing a control intervention; no vehicle detected ahead.  
ACC is not performing a control intervention; vehicle detected ahead.  
Cancelling system control  
1. Briefly press the  
button.  
depress the brake pedal while driving.  
The indicator lamp corresponding to the driving situation lights up grey, the speed and distance remain stored.  
If a relevant brake support system is deactivated, control is automatically interrupted (→ Brake support systems).  
Resuming control  
1. Press the  
button.  
ACC adopts the last set speed and last set distance. The instrument cluster display shows the set speed and the indicator lamp  
corresponding to the driving situation lights up.  
Setting the distance  
On the instrument cluster display: set distance for control  
(illustration).  
You can set the distance in five steps from very small to very large:  
1. Press the  
2. Press the button or  
press the button repeatedly until the required distance is selected.  
button.  
.
The instrument cluster display shows the chosen distance setting → Fig. 1 1 . Please observe any country-specific regulations  
for the minimum distance.  
Control always starts at the level that the respective user had set at the end of the last trip.  
Adjusting the speed  
You can adjust the stored speed within the defined speed range by means of the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel:  
+ 1 km/h (1 mph):  
Press the  
button, only when ACC is active.  
- 1 km/h (1 mph):  
Press the  
button, only when ACC is active.  
+ 10 km/h (5 mph):  
Press the button. The first time it is pressed, it jumps to the next higher ten (km/h) or five (mph) increment.  
- 10 km/h (5 mph):  
Press the button. The first time it is pressed, it jumps to the next lower ten (km/h) or fives (mph) increment  
Press and hold the corresponding button to continuously change the stored speed.  
WARNING  
ACC cannot detect all driving situations correctly. If you do not maintain the minimum distance to the vehicle in front or if the  
difference in speed between the vehicle in front and your own vehicle is so great that the braking action of ACC is insufficient, you are  
in danger of colliding with the vehicle in front. This can cause serious injuries or death.  
● Always be prepared to brake the vehicle yourself.  
● Press the accelerator to override Adaptive Cruise Control. ACC does not brake automatically in this case.  
● Observe any country-specific regulations relating to the minimum distance.  
● Always set a larger distance in wet or snowy conditions or when visibility is poor.  
Setting the system behaviour  
You can influence how dynamically ACC reacts:  
—Vehicles with driving profile selection:  
Set preferred driving profile.  
—Vehicles without driving profile selection:  
Select the desired gearbox program in the Assist systems menu of the Infotainment system.  
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore change automatically when the  
user account changes.  
ACC not available  
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. A message will also appear on the instrument cluster display.  
—The radar sensors are dirty. Clean the radar sensors (→ Vehicle care).  
—The view of the radar sensors has been impaired by the weather, e.g. by snow, or cleaning agent residue or coatings. Clean the radar  
sensors (→ Vehicle care).  
—The view of the radar sensors is impaired by add-on parts, number plate holders with trim frames or stickers. Keep the area around  
the radar sensors free (→ Accessories and replacement parts).  
—The radar sensors have been displaced or damaged, e.g. due to damage to the front of the vehicle. Check whether damage is visible  
(→ Accessories and replacement parts).  
—Fault or malfunction. Switch off and restart the engine.  
—Paint work or structural modifications were carried out on the front of the vehicle (→ Repairs and technical modifications).  
—If the problem persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
The ACC does not function as expected  
—The camera window or radar sensors are dirty. Clean the radar sensors and windscreen (→ Vehicle care).  
—The ultrasound sensors are dirty, covered or damaged. Clean the ultrasound sensors (→ Vehicle care).  
Keep the area around the ultrasound sensors clear and check whether there is any visible damage (→ Accessories and replacement  
parts).  
—The system limits have been exceeded (→ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)).  
—The brakes have overheated, control was cancelled automatically. Allow the brakes to cool down and check their functionality again.  
—If the problem persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Depending on the malfunction, additional information may be displayed in the vehicle status (→ Vehicle settings menu).  
Control cannot be started  
Make sure that the following conditions are met:  
—A position has been selected for driving forward.  
—The brake lights on the vehicle are working.  
—The brake lights on the electrically connected trailer are in working order.  
—ESC is not performing a control intervention.  
—The brake pedal is not depressed.  
Unusual noises during automatic braking  
This is normal and is not a fault.  
The predictive cruise control adapts the vehicle speed to detected speed limits and the course of the road ahead, e.g. bends,  
junctions, roundabouts.  
The predictive cruise control is an extension of ACC and makes use of Dynamic Road Sign Display and navigation data provided in the  
Infotainment system.  
The predictive cruise control function is dependent on the equipment level and is not available in all countries.  
Reaction to the end of a traffic jam  
Vehicles with V2X technology (depending on vehicle equipment and not available in all countries) interact with other vehicles in their  
vicinity. As a result, your vehicle can be informed about a traffic jam ahead and can reduce speed early on.  
Prerequisites:  
—V2X is activated in the Infotainment system.  
—The reaction to the end of a traffic jam is activated in the Infotainment system (→ Predictive cruise control system).  
WARNING  
The predictive cruise control system is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the  
system. The predictive cruise control system cannot detect all applicable speed limits and may not react or may react with a delay or  
in an undesired way. If you do not pay due attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.  
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is responsible for the stored vehicle speed at all  
times.  
● Observe the system limits (→ Predictive cruise control system).  
● Ensure that your speed is always appropriate for the current visibility, weather and road/traffic conditions.  
● Keep the navigation data up-to-date.  
● Always observe the maximum speed limit.  
● Please note that the speeds regulated by the system do not necessarily correspond to your driving style.  
Also observe the system limits and the information for ACC.  
The system also uses navigation data even if the vehicle does not have a navigation system. Keep the navigation data up-to-  
date (→ Navigation). If you have any questions, please contact a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using  
an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
In addition to the system limits of the Dynamic Road Sign Display function and ACC, the predictive cruise control function is subject to  
the following additional, system-related limitations:  
—The predictive cruise control function detects only road signs that show a speed limit. In particular, predictive cruise control does  
not take into account the right of way or traffic lights.  
—Road signs that indicate a speed limit indirectly, e.g. place-name signs, will be detected only on the basis of the navigation data.  
—Road signs with sub-plates containing a restriction that applies only at certain times, for example, will be taken into account only if  
they are included in the navigation data and if they are recognised by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system.  
—Predictive cruise control is not available on roads which are not recorded in the navigation data or not recorded with sufficient  
accuracy.  
—If a speed limit is announced on the basis of the navigation data but is not detected by the Dynamic Road Sign Display function, the  
announced speed will be reset to the last-stored speed.  
—The predictive cruise control system cannot control speeds below the minimum speed (→ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)).  
—The predictive cruise control system cannot detect the intention to turn off in the following situations, for example:  
—A dashed road lane marking was detected on the side on which you have set the turn signal.  
—You have not operated the turn signal for long enough.  
Function limitations  
In the following situations, it is possible that the predictive cruise control will not change the speed or will change it with a delay or in  
an unexpected way:  
—There is a fault in the Dynamic Road Sign Display system. No speed limit is shown in the instrument cluster display.  
— Road signs are not detected or are not detected correctly.  
—The navigation data is out-of-date.  
—You are driving without route guidance.  
—You leave the route calculated by the navigation system.  
—The vehicle position cannot be determined correctly due to imprecise GPS data.  
—The intention to turn off was not detected or was incorrectly recognised as such.  
—You have indicated an intention to turn off too late.  
You can adjust the settings for the events to which the vehicle should react:  
—Reaction to the road layout.  
—Reaction to the permitted speed.  
—Reaction to the end of a traffic jam.  
In the Infotainment system:  
1. Open the Assist systems menu.  
2. Select Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).  
3. Adjust the setting as desired.  
If you have activated at least one event, predictive cruise control will also be switched on automatically when ACC is switched on.  
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore change automatically when the  
user account changes.  
Driving with route guidance  
When you drive with route guidance, the predictive cruise control will adapt the speed to the entered route.  
Driving without route guidance  
When you drive without route guidance, the predictive cruise control will adapt the speed to the most probable route.  
Indicating the intention to turn off  
If you indicate the intention to turn off by setting the turn signal, the predictive cruise control can brake the vehicle at the next possible  
turn-off – irrespectively of whether you are driving with or without route guidance.  
Displays  
A corresponding message is shown in the instrument cluster display as soon as the system has detected a speed limit or is going to  
reduce the speed based on the route.  
Speed limit ahead, example.  
Speed regulation due to speed limit, example.  
Lifting of a speed limit ahead.  
Speed regulation due to cancellation of the speed limit.  
Roundabout ahead.  
Speed regulation due to a roundabout.  
Junction ahead.  
Speed regulation due to a junction.  
Bend to the left ahead.  
Speed regulation due to a left-hand bend.  
Bend to the right ahead.  
Speed regulation due to a right-hand bend.  
End of traffic jam ahead.  
Speed regulation due to the end of a traffic jam.  
When automatic speed control is assumed due to a speed limit, the detected speed is stored as the new desired speed. When  
automatic speed control is assumed due to the road layout, the vehicle will subsequently accelerate back up to the previously stored  
speed.  
The behaviour of the predictive cruise control depends on the driving profile .  
Cancelling speed adaptation  
If you do not want to adopt an announced speed, you can cancel speed adaptation:  
—Press the  
The last-stored speed is resumed again.  
— Press the button.  
The current speed is adopted.  
—Press the button.  
button.  
Control is cancelled.  
Prioritising speed adaptation  
As soon as a higher speed than the currently stored speed is announced in the instrument cluster display, you can prioritise speed  
adaptation:  
1. Press the button.  
The vehicle will then accelerate to the detected speed.  
Adjusting the announced speed  
The announced speed can be adjusted only in the case of speed regulation due to a speed limit.  
+ 10 km/h (5 mph):  
Press the button. The first time it is pressed, it jumps to the next higher ten (km/h) or five (mph) increment.  
- 10 km/h (5 mph):  
Press the button. The first time it is pressed, it jumps to the next lower ten (km/h) or fives (mph) increment  
If you adjust the announced speed excessively, predictive cruise control will be terminated.  
If a speed limit is detected, the predictive cruise control function will adjust the stored speed even if ACC is deactivated.  
However, speed regulation will not take place.  
When a speed limit is lifted on a motorway, the recommended speed will automatically be stored as the desired speed.  
However, if a higher speed has previously been stored on a motorway without a speed limit, this will be adopted instead of the  
recommended speed.  
A message is displayed that predictive cruise control is currently not available or is not available in  
your country  
1. If this message is displayed for an extended period and predictive cruise control is available in your country, go to a  
correspondingly qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.  
Depending on the malfunction, additional information may be displayed in the vehicle status (→ Vehicle settings menu).  
The Automatic Emergency Braking (Front Assist) can detect imminent frontal collisions and issue corresponding warnings. The  
system can also assist when braking and initiate automatic braking.  
Front Assist can help to avoid accidents, but is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.  
Front Assist functions only within the system limits. The warning times vary depending on the traffic situation and driver behaviour.  
Functions  
Front Assist includes the following additional functions depending on vehicle equipment and country:  
—Swerve support.  
—Oncoming vehicle braking when turning.  
—Front Cross Traffic Assist.  
Detectable objects  
Front Assist can detect the following objects:  
—Vehicles.  
—Bicycles and motorcycles.  
— Pedestrians.  
Driving with Front Assist  
You can cancel the automatic braking interventions by steering or pressing the accelerator.  
You can cancel automatic steering interventions by steering in the opposite direction.  
Automatic braking  
Front Assist can decelerate the vehicle to a standstill. The vehicle will then not be held permanently. Depress the brake pedal!  
The brake pedal will feel harder during an automatic braking operation.  
WARNING  
Front Assist is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system. Front Assist  
cannot detect all driving situations and may not react or may react with a delay or in an undesired way. If you do not pay due  
attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.  
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.  
● Observe the system limits (→ Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist)).  
● Adapt your speed and the distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.  
● You should consider cancelling the automatic interventions by Front Assist if necessary.  
● If Front Assist issues a warning, brake your vehicle immediately depending on the traffic situation or avoid the obstacle.  
● If you are unsure about what systems your vehicle has depending on the vehicle equipment and country, please enquire at a  
suitably qualified workshop before starting your journey. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Speed ranges  
Front Assist provides assistance in the following maximum speed ranges:  
—Reaction to vehicles: around 5 km/h (around 3 mph) to around 250 km/h (around 155 mph).  
—Reaction to bicycles and motorcycles: around 5 km/h (around 3 mph) to around 250 km/h (around 155 mph).  
—Reaction to pedestrians: around 5 km/h (around 3 mph) to around 85 km/h (around 53 mph).  
The assistance may include an advance warning, an urgent warning and automatic braking or a braking intervention. A distance  
warning may also be displayed.  
Influencing factors  
Whether and in what speed range Front Assist reacts to the specified objects depends on the following factors:  
—Type of object.  
—Direction of travel of the object.  
—Speed of the object.  
—Speed of the vehicle.  
The operating range may therefore be restricted if the vehicle approaches an object very quickly and there is therefore little time for a  
reaction.  
In addition, not all warning levels are used in all situations. Depending on speed, there may not be an advance warning or an urgent  
warning, for example. Instead, automatic braking may take place immediately in order to ensure optimum protection for the object.  
Distance warning  
Front Assist detects when safety is endangered by driving too close to the vehicle in front.  
The indicator lamp lights up. Increase the distance.  
Advance warning  
Front Assist detects a possible collision and prepares the vehicle for possible emergency braking.  
An acoustic warning sounds and the red warning lamp lights up. Brake or take avoiding action.  
Urgent warning  
If you do not react to the advance warning, the system may initiate a short braking jolt in order to draw attention to the increasing  
collision risk. Brake or take avoiding action.  
Automatic braking  
Front Assist can brake the vehicle automatically in several stages with increasing braking force. The reduced speed means that it is  
possible to minimise the consequences of an accident.  
Braking intervention  
If the system detects that you are braking insufficiently when there is a risk of collision, Front Assist can increase the braking force and  
help prevent a collision. The braking intervention takes place only for as long as you press the brake pedal hard.  
Limits of the sensors  
Front Assist detects traffic situations using the radar sensors in the front of the vehicle and a camera behind the windscreen.  
Observe the limits of the sensors (→ Sensors). Always pay due attention and intervene yourself if necessary.  
After vehicle start  
Front Assist is not available or its functions are restricted immediately after the vehicle is started. The white indicator lamp lights  
up in the instrument cluster display during this time.  
Objects that cannot be detected  
Front Assist cannot react – or will react with a delay – in the case of the following objects:  
—When pedestrians and cyclists are not detected, for example because they are partially or fully hidden.  
—Animals.  
In addition, Front Assist cannot react or will react with a delay in the case of the following objects, depending on equipment and  
country:  
—Oncoming vehicles.  
—Crossing vehicles.  
—Oncoming pedestrians or cyclists.  
Function limitations  
In addition to the situations specified in the section on the limits of the sensors, Front Assist may not react or may react with a delay or  
in an undesired way in the following situations, among others:  
—Reversing.  
—If ESC is performing a control intervention or faulty.  
—If several brake lights on the vehicle are faulty.  
—If there is a fault in at least one brake light on a trailer or bicycle carrier with an electrical connection to the vehicle.  
—If the vehicle accelerates strongly or the accelerator is fully depressed.  
—In unclear traffic situations, e.g. vehicles ahead are braking heavily or turning off.  
—When driving into and out of tunnels.  
—If there is a fault in Front Assist.  
Switching off Front Assist  
Front Assist is not suitable for use in the following situations due to the limitations of the system and must be switched off →  
:
—If the vehicle is utilised in a capacity beyond usage on public roads, e.g. off-road or on a race track.  
—If the vehicle is being towed or is loaded onto another vehicle.  
—If add-on parts cover the radar sensors or camera.  
—If the camera or radar sensors are faulty.  
—After external force on components in the area of the radar sensors, e.g. after a rear-end collision.  
—If the windscreen is damaged in the area of the camera window.  
—In the event of multiple unwanted interventions.  
WARNING  
If you use Front Assist in the situations mentioned, this can result in accidents and serious injuries or even death.  
● Switch off Front Assist in the specified situations.  
Front Cross Traffic Assist can prevent the vehicle from colliding with a crossing vehicle when entering a junction, for example.  
If there is a risk of a collision when driving out of an exit or driving into a junction, Front Cross Traffic Assist can issue a visual and  
acoustic warning and brake the vehicle. This can reduce the risk of an accident.  
Information  
At low speeds, the Park Distance Control display shows detected crossing traffic by means of coloured segments.  
On the Infotainment system: Front Cross Traffic Assist  
display (illustration).  
Yellow display segment: Front Cross Traffic Assist has detected crossing traffic. Pay attention and be ready to brake.  
Red display segment: Front Cross Traffic Assist has detected a possible collision with crossing traffic. Brake!  
Depending on the driving situation, coloured direction arrows are additionally shown in the head-up display or in the main Driver assist  
display of the instrument cluster display. These indicate the direction from which the crossing traffic is approaching.  
Speed range  
Front Cross Traffic Assist is available in a speed range from 0 km/h (0 mph) up to around 65 km/h (around 40 mph).  
Limits  
Front Cross Traffic Assist does not react to road users who are hidden by structures or by other road users. Road users that emerge  
from a place where they are hidden may be detected with a delay.  
Always also observe the fundamental system limits of Front Assist (→ Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist)).  
The swerve support function can help to steer the vehicle around an obstacle in critical driving situations.  
If you steer to avoid an obstacle after an urgent warning, swerve support can help you. Swerve support brakes individual wheels and  
supports you with a corrective steering intervention as long as you steer.  
Speed range  
Swerve support is available in a speed range from around 30 km/h (20 mph) up to a maximum speed of around 150 km/h (90 mph).  
Limits  
Swerve support does not react to crossing objects. Always also observe the fundamental system limits of Front Assist (→ Autonomous  
Emergency Braking (Front Assist)).  
The oncoming vehicle braking when turning function can prevent the vehicle from colliding with an oncoming road user during a  
turn.  
If there is a risk of the vehicle colliding with an oncoming vehicle in the adjacent lane when turning, the oncoming vehicle braking  
when turning function can brake your vehicle. Depending on equipment and country, this also applies to pedestrians or oncoming  
cyclists. A collision can therefore be avoided.  
Speed range  
The oncoming vehicle braking when turning function is available up to around 30 km/h (around 20 mph).  
Limits  
The oncoming vehicle braking when turning function is available only if you indicate, have turned the steering wheel and have  
therefore started the turning manoeuvre. After changing from right-hand traffic to left-hand traffic or vice versa, the oncoming vehicle  
braking when turning function is available only after some time.  
Always also observe the fundamental system limits of Front Assist (→ Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist)).  
Front Assist and all the included functions (depending on equipment and country) are automatically switched on when you switch on  
the ignition.  
However, Front Assist is not available or only partially available as long as the white indicator lamp is lit up.  
Volkswagen recommends that Front Assist and all the included equipment- and country-dependent functions are switched on at all  
times. Exceptions (→ Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist)).  
Switching on and off  
You can switch Front Assist on and off manually when the vehicle is stationary.  
On the display of the instrument cluster:  
1. Press the  
shown in the main display area.  
2. Press the button.  
The list of driver assist systems is displayed.  
or  
buttons on the right side of the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the driver assist system view is  
3. Select Front Assist using the  
In the Infotainment system:  
or  
buttons and switch on or off with  
.
1. Open the Assist systems menu.  
2. Switch Front Assist on or off in the corresponding submenu.  
If you switch off Front Assist, all the included equipment- and country-dependent functions are also switched off. The yellow  
indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster display.  
The yellow indicator lamp also lights up if Front Assist has been deactivated automatically, e.g. when towing has been detected.  
Setting  
If Front Assist is switched on, you can adjust the following settings in the Assist systems menu of the Infotainment system:  
—Switch the distance warning on and off; initially always set corresponding to your previous journey.  
—Switch swerve support on and off.  
—Switch the oncoming vehicle braking when turning function on and off.  
—Switch Front Cross Traffic Assist on and off.  
Front Assist is starting up  
The indicator lamp lights up white.  
—Front Assist is temporarily unavailable or limited. Front Assist is available after driving straight ahead for a short time, and the  
indicator light goes out. When the vehicle is not in motion, the indicator lamp may light up continuously.  
Front Assist not available or availability restricted  
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. A message will also appear on the instrument cluster display.  
—The camera window or radar sensors are dirty. Clean the radar sensors and windscreen (→ Vehicle care).  
—The view of the radar sensors or camera is impaired due to the weather conditions, e.g. snow, or due to detergent deposits or  
coatings. Clean the radar sensors and windscreen (→ Vehicle care).  
—The view of the radar sensors is impaired by add-on parts, number plate holders with trim frames or stickers. Keep the area around  
the radar sensors free (→ Accessories and replacement parts).  
—The view of the camera is impaired by add-on parts or stickers. Keep the area around the camera window free (→ Accessories and  
replacement parts).  
—The camera or radar sensors have been displaced or damaged, e.g. due to damage to the front of the vehicle or the windscreen.  
Check whether damage is visible (→ Accessories and replacement parts).  
—The camera was deactivated automatically due to a high ambient temperature or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. When the  
camera is available again, Front Assist will also be available once more.  
—Paint work or structural modifications were carried out on the front of the vehicle (→ Repairs and technical modifications).  
—If the problem persists, switch off Front Assist and go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an  
authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Front Assist does not function as expected or is triggered unnecessarily several times  
—The sensors are not working correctly. Check remedies for sensors that are not available or whose availability is restricted → Front  
Assist not available or availability restricted.  
—The system limits have been exceeded (→ Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist)).  
—Low sun or darkness.  
—If the problem persists, switch off Front Assist and go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an  
authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Within the system limits, the lane keeping system (Lane Assist) helps the driver to stay in lane. The function is not designed to keep  
the vehicle in lane automatically, nor is it suited to this purpose.  
If your vehicle moves too close to a road lane marking that Lane Assist has recognised, it will warn the driver with a corrective steering  
intervention. The corrective steering intervention can be overridden by the driver at any time.  
Speed range  
Within the limits of the system, Lane Assist is ready to perform control interventions (system status active) when road lane markings  
are detected at speeds between around 65 km/h (approx. 40 mph) to around 215 km/h (around 135 mph).  
WARNING  
Lane Assist is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system. Lane Assist cannot  
detect all driving situations and may not react or may react with a delay or in an undesired way. If you do not pay due attention, there  
is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.  
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for staying in the lane.  
● Observe the system limits (→ Lane keeping system (Lane Assist)).  
● Adapt your speed and the distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.  
● Your hands should always be on the steering wheel so that you can steer at any time.  
● Immediately override any undesired intervention by the system by steering.  
● Observe the information on the instrument cluster display and respond according to the prompts, if permitted by the traffic  
situation.  
Limits of the sensors  
Lane Assist detects road lane markings by means of the camera behind the windscreen.  
Observe the limits of the camera (→ Sensors). Always pay due attention and intervene yourself if necessary.  
Road lane marking that are not detected or not detected correctly  
Lane Assist cannot recognise all road lane markings correctly. If road lane markings are not recognised or are incorrectly recognised as  
such, this may mean that supporting control interventions do not take place or Lane Assist may perform undesired control  
interventions. In addition to the situations specified in the section on the camera limits, this can occur in the following situations,  
among others:  
—If there are no road lane markings.  
—If the driving style is very dynamic.  
—When not driving on motorways or well-developed country roads.  
—On poor roads, or if road structures or objects are present.  
—If there are reflections or glare effects.  
Always pay attention and intervene yourself and override an undesired system intervention immediately if necessary. Switch off Lane  
Assist temporarily if necessary.  
Lane Assist not ready to perform control interventions  
Lane Assist is not ready to perform control interventions under the following conditions (passive system status):  
—The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is switched off.  
—ESC Sport is active.  
— The driving speed is less than around 60 km/h (around 35 mph) or more than around 215 km/h (around 135 mph).  
—Lane Assist has not detected a road lane marking.  
—If the lanes are too narrow and in tight bends.  
—Temporarily if the driving style is very dynamic.  
—If the driver oversteers a system intervention.  
—If there is an intervention by the Automatic Emergency Braking system (Front Assist).  
Lane Assist is not ready to perform control interventions on at least one side in the following situations:  
—If the turn signal is switched on in the direction of the planned lane change.  
—On the inside of a bend that you are intentionally driving through well to the inside.  
Switching on and off  
Depending on country, Lane Assist is always switched on when the ignition is switched on. You can also switch Lane Assist on and off  
manually and view the current status.  
On the display of the instrument cluster:  
1. Press the  
shown in the main display area.  
2. Press the button.  
The list of driver assist systems is displayed.  
or  
buttons on the right side of the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the driver assist system view is  
3. Select Lane Assist using the  
In the Infotainment system:  
or  
buttons and switch on or off with  
.
1. Open the Assist systems menu.  
2. Switch Lane Assist on or off in the corresponding submenu.  
If you switch Lane Assist off, the yellow indicator lamp will light up in the instrument cluster, depending on country.  
If there is a system fault, Lane Assist can switch itself off automatically.  
Displays  
On the instrument cluster display: Lane Assist displays.  
Grey line: road lane marking detected. The system is not ready to intervene on the side shown.  
Yellow line: road lane marking detected. System is actively intervening on the indicated side.  
White line: road lane marking detected. The system is ready to intervene on the side shown.  
With some equipment levels, additional details about the road lane marking may also be shown on the instrument cluster display, e.g.  
dashed lane markings.  
With some equipment levels, a display is also shown on the head-up display  
One of the following indicator lamps will light up in the instrument cluster depending on the driving situation:  
System switched on, passive and not ready to perform control interventions.  
System active and ready to intervene on at least one side.  
System is actively intervening on the shown side (corrective steering intervention).  
If Travel Assist is actively performing a control operation, there is no steering intervention and no display by Lane Assist.  
Driver intervention prompt  
If there is no steering activity, a corresponding display is shown on the instrument cluster display and acoustic warnings sound.  
If you do not react to this, Emergency Assist will be activated, depending on the vehicle equipment.  
Independently of the steering activity, a corresponding display is also shown on the instrument cluster display in combination with  
acoustic warnings if a corrective steering intervention is performed for an extended time.  
Steering wheel vibration  
You can select the Steering wheel vibration option in the Assist systems menu of the Infotainment system. In this case, the steering  
wheel will vibrate if the vehicle drives over a detected road lane marking when Lane Assist is active.  
Lane Assist not available  
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. A message will also appear on the instrument cluster display.  
—The camera window is dirty. Clean the windscreen (→ Vehicle care).  
—The view of the camera is impaired due to the weather conditions, e.g. snow, or due to detergent deposits or coatings. Clean the  
windscreen (→ Vehicle care).  
—The view of the camera is impaired by add-on parts or stickers. Keep the area around the camera window free (→ Accessories and  
replacement parts).  
—The camera has been displaced or damaged, e.g. due to damage to the windscreen. Check whether damage is visible (→ Accessories  
and replacement parts).  
—The camera was deactivated automatically due to a high ambient temperature or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. When the  
camera is available again, Lane Assist will also be available once more. Switch off and restart the engine.  
—Fault or malfunction. Switch off and restart the engine.  
—If the problem persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
It can take a few seconds before a system fault is detected after the ignition is switched on.  
If Lane Assist is not available, Travel Assist is also not available.  
The system is not responding as expected  
1. Do not attach any objects to the steering wheel.  
Within the system limits, Travel Assist allows the vehicle to maintain a distance from the vehicle in front that has been preselected  
by the driver and stay in the preferred position within the lane (adaptive lane guidance).  
Does the vehicle have Travel Assist?  
The vehicle is equipped with Travel Assist if you can select Travel Assist with the  
button on the left-hand side of the multifunction  
steering wheel.  
Speed range  
You can set a speed between 20 km/h (15 mph) and 210 km/h (130 mph). This speed range may differ depending on country.  
System limits of Travel Assist  
Travel Assist detects driving situations with the same sensors as the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and the lane keeping system (Lane  
Assist).  
Observe the system limits and information for ACC and Lane Assist. Always pay due attention and intervene yourself if  
necessary.  
Driving with Travel Assist  
Travel Assist automatically regulates the speed and steers the vehicle. Within the system limits, Travel Assist can decelerate the vehicle  
to a standstill behind a vehicle that is stopping. It can also start driving again by itself.  
You can override control by Travel Assist at any time. Cruise control will be stopped if you brake. If you accelerate, Adaptive Cruise  
Control is interrupted for the duration of the acceleration process; adaptive lane guidance remains active. This applies up to around  
250 km/h (around 155 mph).  
Displays  
On the instrument cluster display: displays for active control  
intervention (illustration).  
Green line: adaptive lane guidance active.  
Grey line: adaptive lane guidance passive.  
With some equipment levels, additional details of any lane boundaries may also be displayed, such as dashed road lane markings and  
road users driving in front.  
With some equipment levels, a display is also shown on the head-up display  
Depending on the driving situation, one of the following indicator lamps lights up on the instrument cluster:  
Travel Assist active, Adaptive Cruise Control and adaptive lane guidance active.  
Travel Assist passive, Adaptive Cruise Control active, adaptive lane guidance passive.  
Travel Assist deactivated, no regulation.  
Driver intervention prompt  
If you take your hands off the steering wheel, the system prompts you within a few seconds to take over active steering by way of  
acoustic warnings and a display on the instrument cluster.  
Travel Assist will be deactivated if you do not respond to the prompt.  
Alternatively, Emergency Assist will be activated (with some equipment levels). Travel Assist will be deactivated if Emergency Assist is  
not available.  
WARNING  
Travel Assist is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system. Travel Assist  
cannot detect all driving situations and may not react or may react with a delay or in an undesired way. If you do not pay due  
attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.  
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.  
● Observe the system limits of ACC (→ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)) and Lane Assist (→ Lane keeping system (Lane Assist)).  
● Adapt your speed and the distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.  
● Your hands should always be on the steering wheel so that you can steer at any time.  
● Take control of the vehicle immediately if requested to do so by a prompt on the instrument cluster display or if the speed  
reduction by Travel Assist is not sufficient.  
● Brake if the vehicle starts moving unintentionally, e.g. after a driver intervention prompt.  
Left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel.  
Switching on  
1. Press the  
2. Press the  
button on the left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until Travel Assist is selected.  
button on the right-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel or wait for a short time.  
Travel Assist is switched on.  
Starting control  
If you switch from Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) to Travel Assist, the vehicle will change to the following system statuses in Travel  
Assist, depending on the driving situation:  
—When ACC is active, Travel Assist maintains the current speed and the preset distance to the vehicle in front (system status passive).  
When lane markings are detected, the vehicle is simultaneously kept in the lane by steering movements (system status active).  
—If ACC is not active, Travel Assist is switched on but remains deactivated.  
You must start system control if you were previously driving with another assist system or if Travel Assist remains deactivated after  
switching on:  
1. Press the  
button.  
Travel Assist switches to active or passive system status according to the driving situation.  
The indicator lamp corresponding to the driving situation lights up in the instrument cluster display.  
Cancelling system control  
1. Briefly press the  
button.  
depress the brake pedal.  
The set distance remains stored.  
Making other settings  
The other operating functions of Travel Assist correspond to operation of ACC (→ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)).  
Travel Assist is not available or does not function as expected  
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. A message will also appear on the instrument cluster display.  
—There is a fault in the sensor system. Check the causes and remedies described in the information on ACC or Lane Assist.  
—Fault or malfunction. Switch off and restart the engine.  
—The system limits have been exceeded.  
—If the problem persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Take over steering  
The indicator lamp lights up white and a message is displayed in the instrument cluster display.  
You have released the steering wheel for a few seconds.  
1. Take hold of the steering wheel and take over vehicle control.  
Take over steering immediately  
The warning lamp lights up red and a message is displayed in the instrument cluster display. An acoustic warning is issued or the  
steering wheel vibrates, depending on the driving situation.  
You have let go of the steering wheel for an extended time or the system limits have been reached.  
1. Take hold of the steering wheel immediately and take over vehicle control.  
Travel Assist switches off automatically  
—Vehicles without Emergency Assist:  
You have released the steering wheel for an extended period of time.  
—Fault or malfunction. Switch off and restart the engine.  
—If the problem persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Control is interrupted unexpectedly  
— You have activated the turn signal.  
Emergency Assist can detect a lack of activity on the part of the driver and keep the vehicle in the lane automatically, or brake the  
vehicle to a standstill if required. The system can therefore actively contribute to preventing or reducing the consequences of an  
accident.  
System limits of Emergency Assist  
Emergency Assist detects driving situations with the same sensors as the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and the lane keeping system  
(Lane Assist).  
WARNING  
Emergency Assist is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system. Emergency  
Assist cannot detect all driving situations and may not react or may react with a delay or in an undesired way. In addition, Emergency  
Assist cannot always independently prevent accidents. If you do not pay due attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious or even  
fatal injuries.  
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.  
● Observe the system limits of ACC (→ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)) and Lane Assist (→ Lane keeping system (Lane Assist)).  
● Adapt your speed and the distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.  
● If the vehicle behaves differently than expected, cancel the intervention of Emergency Assist.  
Prerequisites  
Emergency Assist is always switched on after the ignition is switched on and is ready to intervene if the following prerequisites are  
met:  
—The lane keeping system (Lane Assist) or semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) function is switched on.  
—The system has detected at least one road lane marking on the left or right of the vehicle.  
If there is a system fault, Emergency Assist is not available.  
Driver intervention prompt  
If there is no driver activity, Emergency Assist prompts the driver to take control of the vehicle by acoustic warnings and by a braking  
jolt. A message is also displayed on the instrument cluster display and the volume of the Infotainment system is reduced.  
Depending on equipment, the proactive occupant protection system is triggered at the same time.  
System intervention  
If the driver does not respond, the system can brake the vehicle and keep it in lane if road lane markings are detected.  
One of the following warning lamps lights up in the instrument cluster display, depending on the driving situation:  
System performing control intervention, adaptive lane guidance active.  
System performing control intervention, adaptive lane guidance passive.  
You can cancel control at any time by accelerating, braking or steering strongly as appropriate for the driving situation.  
Other road users will be warned as follows when Emergency Assist is actively performing control interventions:  
—The hazard warning lights will be switched on after a short time.  
—The vehicle horn will sound, depending on the speed.  
If the remaining stopping distance is sufficient, the vehicle will be braked to a standstill if necessary.  
The following will happen as soon as the vehicle is stationary:  
—The electronic parking brake is switched on.  
—The position is engaged.  
—The doors will be unlocked.  
—The interior lighting will be switched on.  
—An emergency call will be made, depending on the vehicle equipment.  
Emergency Assist not available  
Fault or malfunction. The indicator lamp lights up yellow. A message will also appear on the instrument cluster display.  
1. Switch off and restart the engine.  
2. If the problem persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
The system is triggered in an undesired way or behaves differently than expected  
Fault or malfunction.  
—Switch off the lane keeping system (Lane Assist).  
—Do not use semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist).  
—Go to a suitably qualified workshop and have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen  
repairer.  
The lane change system (Side Assist) helps the driver to recognise the traffic situation behind the vehicle.  
Radar sensors behind the rear bumper cover monitor the area behind the vehicle. The system measures the distance and difference in  
speed in relation to other vehicles and uses visual signals in the exterior mirror housings to inform the driver.  
Use Side Assist only on surfaced roads.  
Speed range  
When Side Assist is switched on, Side Assist is active from a speed of around 10 km/h (around 6 mph). Side Assist is deactivated at a  
vehicle speed below around 5 km/h (around 3 mph).  
WARNING  
Side Assist is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system. Side Assist  
cannot recognise all driving situations or all objects in the surroundings and may possibly not issue a warning or may issue a warning  
with a delay or when not desired. If you do not pay due attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.  
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks and lane  
changes.  
● Observe the system limits (→ Lane change system (Side Assist)).  
● Adapt your speed and the distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.  
● Your hands should always be on the steering wheel so that you can steer at any time.  
● Observe the displays in the exterior mirror housings and on the instrument cluster display and act in accordance with the requests.  
Limits of the sensors  
Side Assist recognises driving situations using the radar sensors at the rear of the vehicle.  
Observe the limits of the radar sensors (→ Sensors) and always pay due attention.  
Function limitations  
In addition to the situations specified in the section on the limits of the sensors, Side Assist may not interpret the traffic situation  
correctly in the following situations, among others:  
—When driving in the middle of two lanes.  
—When road lanes are of varying width.  
—Where there are special roadside structures, e.g. high or offset crash barriers.  
Side Assist also does not detect stationary vehicles.  
Restricted visibility  
It may be hard to see the display in the exterior mirror in direct sunlight.  
Switching on and off  
Side Assist is always switched on when the ignition is switched on. You can also switch Side Assist on and off manually and view the  
current status.  
On the display of the instrument cluster:  
1. Press the  
shown in the main display area.  
2. Press the button.  
The list of driver assist systems is displayed.  
or  
buttons on the right side of the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the driver assist system view is  
3. Select Side Assist using the  
In the Infotainment system:  
or  
buttons and switch on or off with  
.
1. Open the Assist systems menu.  
2. Switch Side Assist on or off in the corresponding submenu.  
After switching on, the yellow indicator lamps in the exterior mirror housings light up once briefly.  
If there is a system fault, Side Assist can switch itself off automatically.  
Deactivation for trailer towing  
If you use the factory-fitted towing bracket and have set up the necessary electrical connection, Side Assist switches off automatically.  
Once a trailer is electrically connected to the vehicle and the driver pulls away, a notification appears in the instrument cluster display  
to inform the driver that Side Assist has been deactivated. After you have disconnected the electrical connection, Side Assist is  
switched back on automatically.  
If the towing bracket is not a factory-fitted towing bracket, you must manually switch off Side Assist and then switch it back on again.  
Displays in the exterior mirror  
In the exterior mirror housing: Side Assist displays.  
Flashing: a vehicle has been detected in the blind spot and the turn signal has also been activated in the direction of the detected  
vehicle.  
Lit up: your vehicle is being overtaken or you are overtaking another vehicle with a speed difference of up to around 15 km/h  
(around 9 mph).  
No display will be shown if the overtaking manoeuvre is much faster.  
The quicker the vehicle approaches, the earlier it causes the indicator in the exterior mirror housing to light up.  
Lane change system “Side Assist Plus”  
If the vehicle is equipped with a lane keeping system (Lane Assist) and it is switched on and ready to perform control interventions, you  
will be warned by a corrective steering intervention when changing lanes during a possible critical situation (information level, warning  
level). The steering intervention also occurs when you have activated the turn signal for the corresponding direction. If you override the  
steering intervention, the steering wheel vibrates to give an additional warning. For this, steering wheel vibration must be activated in  
the Assist systems menu in the Infotainment system.  
Brightness  
The brightness of the visual display will change automatically depending on the ambient light levels.  
You can adjust the basic brightness of the display in the Assist systems menu in the Infotainment system. Side Assist is not active  
during the adjusting procedure.  
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore change automatically when the  
user account changes.  
Side Assist fault  
Fault or malfunction. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display lights up yellow. The yellow central warning lamp also  
lights up.  
1. Switch off and restart the engine.  
2. If the problem persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
No sensor visibility, fault message, system switches itself off  
—Clean the radar sensors and remove stickers or accessories from the radar sensors or bumper (→ Vehicle care, exterior),  
(→ Accessories and replacement parts).  
—Check for any visible damage (→ Accessories and replacement parts).  
—If the problem persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
The system is not responding as expected  
—The radar sensors are dirty. Clean the radar sensors (→ Vehicle care, exterior).  
—The radar sensors are covered by water.  
—The view of the radar sensors is impaired due to the weather conditions, e.g. snow, or due to dirt, detergent deposits or coatings.  
Clean the radar sensors (→ Vehicle care, exterior).  
—The system limits have been exceeded (→ Lane change system (Side Assist)).  
—The vehicle is damaged in the area of the radar sensors, e.g. due to parking collisions. Check for any visible damage (→ Accessories  
and replacement parts).  
—The view of the radar sensors is impaired by add-on parts, bicycle carrier systems or stickers. Keep the area around the radar sensors  
free (→ Accessories and replacement parts).  
—Paint work or structural modifications have been carried out in the area of the radar sensors, at the rear of the vehicle or on the  
running gear (→ Repairs and technical modifications).  
—The side windows have been retrofitted with tinted window films (→ Repairs and technical modifications).  
—If the problem persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
2. Engage the parking lock  
.
3. Switch on the electronic parking brake.  
4. On uphill and downhill slopes, turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle will roll against the kerb if it starts to move.  
5. Stop the engine and switch off the ignition.  
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display lights up red →  
6. Release the brake.  
.
7. Get out of the vehicle → . Watch out for other road users!  
8. Take all vehicle keys with you and lock the vehicle.  
WARNING  
If the vehicle is not parked properly, it can roll away even on a slight downhill gradient. This can result in accidents and serious or  
fatal injuries.  
● Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the electronic parking brake is switched on and that the indicator lamp lights up red  
in the digital instrument cluster.  
● Always follow the described sequence when parking the vehicle.  
WARNING  
If children, people requiring assistance or animals are left unattended in the vehicle, they could accidentally set the vehicle in motion  
or be exposed to very high or low temperatures. There is a risk of accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle.  
Parking spaces and surrounding area  
To avoid damage and dangerous situations, always park the vehicle in a suitable parking space →  
.
NOTICE  
The vehicle can slip away on uneven, loose, slippery or icy surfaces and may not be held securely even if the electronic parking brake  
is switched on. This could result in damage to the vehicle.  
● Always park the vehicle on a level and suitable surface.  
NOTICE  
Low-lying vehicle components such as bumpers, spoilers and parts of the running gear can collide with obstacles protruding from the  
ground when driving over them. The vehicle may be damaged.  
● Drive carefully over drives, ramps, kerbs, borders and dips.  
Manoeuvring in a parking space  
You can manoeuvre the vehicle in a parking space at low speed if you have already opened the door and unfastened the seat belt.  
The Auto Hold function was switched off.  
1. Operate the foot brake and switch off the electronic parking brake.  
2. Shift to a gear selector position / or  
3. Manoeuvre the vehicle carefully.  
.
4. Before exiting, switch on the electronic parking brake and engage the parking lock  
→
.
NOTICE  
If you leave the vehicle incorrectly, the electronic parking brake may switch on automatically only with a delay. A slight vehicle  
movement can occur. A very close obstacle can damage the vehicle.  
● Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the electronic parking brake is switched on and that the indicator lamp lights up red  
in the digital instrument cluster.  
Rear seat reminder  
The function depends on the vehicle equipment.  
When the ignition is switched off, a text message in the Infotainment system reminds you not to leave any passengers behind in the  
rear seats →  
.
If a rear door was used before the journey, a text message is also displayed in the digital instrument cluster and an acoustic warning  
may sound. The acoustic warning can be activated and deactivated using the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system.  
Rear seat reminder muted.  
The electronic parking brake secures the stationary vehicle against rolling away. In an emergency, the vehicle’s brakes can be  
applied.  
Switching on  
In centre console: button for the electronic parking brake.  
1. When the vehicle is stationary, pull and hold the  
The indicator lamp in the digital instrument cluster lights up red when the electronic parking brake is switched on.  
The indicator lamp in the button lights up yellow → Fig. 1.  
button for the electronic parking brake → Fig. 1.  
Switching off  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the  
button.  
The indicator lamp in the button → Fig. 1 and the red indicator lamp in the digital instrument cluster go out.  
Automatic switch-on if the driver does not leave the vehicle correctly  
In vehicles with automatic gearbox, the electronic parking brake may switch itself on automatically if it is detected that the driver has  
not left the vehicle correctly →  
.
WARNING  
If the vehicle is not parked properly, it can roll away even on a slight downhill gradient. This can result in accidents and serious or  
fatal injuries.  
● Always follow the described sequence when parking the vehicle (→ Parking).  
● Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the electronic parking brake is switched on and that the indicator lamp lights up red  
in the digital instrument cluster when the ignition is switched off.  
Automatic switch-off when driving off  
If the driver door is closed and a gear selector position is then engaged and the accelerator pressed, the electronic parking brake will  
release automatically upon moving off →  
.
WARNING  
If the accelerator is unintentionally pressed when the electronic parking brake is engaged, the electronic parking brake may release.  
The vehicle starts to move. This can result in accidents and severe injuries.  
● If the vehicle should be kept stationary, do not press the accelerator when the engine is running and a gear selector position is  
engaged.  
Moving off on uphill gradients with increased vehicle weight  
If higher engine power is required when moving off on a gradient, the electronic parking brake can be prevented from switching off  
automatically for a maximum of 30 seconds by pulling the  
button.  
This can make it easier to move off when towing a trailer.  
1. Select a gear position.  
2. Pull the  
3. Press the accelerator.  
4. Release the button when sufficient engine power is available.  
button.  
The electronic parking brake is switched off.  
Holding force on steep gradients  
If the slope of the parking location is too steep, it may not be possible for the vehicle to be held continuously.  
The indicator lamp in the digital instrument cluster display flashes red and a text message is displayed.  
1. Park the vehicle in another parking space with less of a gradient.  
The vehicle is not held securely until the indicator lamp lights up continuously.  
Deactivating the roll-away protection  
In certain situations, for example, for towing or in a car wash, the vehicle must remain able to roll and the electronic parking brake  
must not activate automatically. For this, the roll-away protection can be temporarily deactivated in selector lever position  
→
.
Prerequisites  
Vehicle is stationary.  
Ignition is switched on.  
Electronic parking brake was switched off.  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
2. Select neutral position  
.
3. Confirm the text message The roll-away protection will be deactivated. on the Infotainment system.  
4. To activate the roll-away protection again, press the brake pedal and engage a gear selector position.  
switch the ignition off and then back on again.  
The automatic text message when the neutral position is engaged can be deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment  
system. The roll-away protection can also be deactivated in this menu.  
NOTICE  
If the electronic parking brake engages automatically in the car wash or when towing, the vehicle may be damaged.  
● Deactivate the roll-away protection in these situations.  
● Leave the vehicle key in the vehicle. Otherwise, the ignition will then switch off automatically and the roll-away protection  
function will be activated again.  
Using a car wash  
—To prevent the electronic parking brake from switching on automatically, deactivate the roll-away protection in the Infotainment  
system.  
Emergency braking function  
The emergency braking function should be used only in those situations where the vehicle cannot be stopped using the foot brake→  
!
1. Pull and hold the  
button.  
The vehicle brakes strongly. An acoustic warning sounds at the same time.  
The electronic parking brake is switched on when the vehicle comes to a stop.  
WARNING  
The electronic parking brake is not designed to brake the vehicle, as this increases the braking distance. This can result in accidents  
and severe or fatal injuries.  
● To brake the vehicle, always use the foot brake and never the electronic parking brake, except in an emergency.  
Noises may be heard when the electronic parking brake is switched on or off. This can also be the case with an automatic test.  
Fault in electronic parking brake  
The warning lamp lights up red. A text message is displayed.  
There is a system fault. The electronic parking brake does not switch on completely or does not switch off when driving.  
1. Switch the ignition off and then back on again.  
2. Operate the  
button again.  
The vehicle is safely parked if the indicator lamp lights up red in the digital instrument cluster without any other warning lamp  
lighting up.  
Red warning lamp remains lit  
1.  
2. Park the vehicle on flat ground if possible and secure against rolling away by engaging the parking lock  
3. Seek expert assistance.  
.
Fault in electronic parking brake  
The yellow warning lamp remains lit continuously. A text message is displayed.  
There is a system fault.  
1. Go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
/
Button for the electronic parking brake is defective or faulty  
When the button for the electronic parking brake is operated, the indicator lamp flashes red and the yellow warning lamp lights up  
continuously.  
The button may be faulty or it is operated for longer than around 30 seconds.  
1. If the button was operated for too long, hold the vehicle with the brake pedal and release the button.  
2. To park the vehicle safely, switch on the electronic parking brake again and check whether the indicator lamp lights up  
continuously.  
if the fault is still displayed, engage the parking lock  
.
3. If the button is faulty, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
The electronic parking brake is working but does not switch itself off  
—The 12-volt vehicle battery is discharged (→ Jump starting).  
If another road user is approaching from the rear, the exit warning system issues a warning about obstacles when the doors are  
opened.  
Function  
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 remains active for approximately 3 minutes after the ignition is switched off or the doors are opened for the  
first time.  
1. Switch on the ignition to activate the function again.  
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.  
Prerequisites  
The driver door is closed.  
The engine is switched on.  
A gear selector position  
,
,
or has been selected.  
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 ignition is switched on 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  
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 electronic parking brake will not switch on automatically if the brake pedal is pressed when the Auto Hold function is switched off  
→
.
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 engine is running, 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 can cause damage to the vehicle and  
car wash.  
● 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 →  
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—Environmental and weather conditions, e.g. heavy rain, snowfall, severe temperature changes, can impair operation.  
—The detection ranges of the parking systems have blind spots in which obstacles and people are not registered.  
—In some cases, dirt or ice and water on the sensors and cameras could be registered as an obstacle or impair detection of objects.  
The sensor visibility may be impaired by dirt and snow, as well as residue from cleaning agents or coatings (→ Vehicle care, exterior).  
—External sources of sound and certain surfaces on objects and clothing may influence the sensors’ signals. In certain circumstances,  
the systems will be unable to detect or properly detect people and objects.  
—Certain objects, for example narrow posts or railings, may be difficult or impossible to see on the screen because of its low  
resolution or poor light conditions.  
—The cameras show only two-dimensional images on the screen. The lack of depth of field means that potholes and protruding  
objects on the ground may only be detected with difficulty, or may not be detected at all.  
WARNING  
The parking systems is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operate only within the limits of the respective system.  
The parking systems cannot detect all driving situations and may not react or may react with a delay or in an undesired way. If you do  
not pay due attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.  
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.  
● When parking, always look in the direction of travel and observe the vehicle surroundings.  
● Pay special attention to small children, animals and objects when parking.  
● Do not allow the parking system displays to distract you from the traffic around you.  
● Please note that the parking system may not react if an obstacle is approached too fast and will then not issue a warning.  
● Ensure that your speed and driving style are always appropriate for the current visibility, weather and road/traffic conditions.  
NOTICE  
The vehicle can be damaged by obstacles when manoeuvring in parking spaces without kerb borders.  
● Observe a safety distance of around 50 cm (around 20 in) from walls and buildings.  
Volkswagen recommends that drivers practise using the parking systems in a traffic-calmed area or car park in order to  
familiarise themselves with their functions.  
General information  
The following prerequisites must be met so that the sensors and cameras are best able to detect the surroundings of the vehicle and  
display this information on the Infotainment system screen.  
The doors and boot lid are closed.  
Exterior mirrors are not folded in.  
Sensors or cameras are not covered by add-on parts, e.g. a bicycle carrier, or number plate holders with trim frames. The number  
plate holder with trim frame must not project at the sides or downwards.  
The surrounding area has a flat surface.  
Vehicle does not have a heavy load at the rear or on one side.  
Engine running.  
Brake support systems such as ESC or TCS are switched on.  
The length and width of the parking space must be larger than the vehicle dimensions and offer sufficient space for manoeuvring.  
The parking function and the acoustic warnings will be deactivated if other functions are operated on the Infotainment system  
during a parking operation. This does not apply when 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 due to legal  
requirements.  
The automatic braking intervention of a parking system is designed to avoid a collision as soon as an obstacle is detected.  
Parking systems with braking intervention  
Depending on equipment, the vehicle may have parking systems with a manoeuvring or emergency braking function →  
.
WARNING  
The automatic braking intervention function is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits  
of the system. In some driving situations, the automatic braking intervention may be restricted or undesired or there may be no  
intervention at all. If you do not pay due attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.  
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.  
● Use the foot brake to brake the vehicle in a hazardous situation before an obstacle.  
● React early to warnings from the parking system (e.g. Park Distance Control).  
When is the automatic braking intervention available?  
The driver has switched on a parking system.  
Park Distance Control: manoeuvre braking is activated in the Infotainment system.  
The vehicle speed does not exceed a maximum of around 10 km/h (around 6 mph) when manoeuvring.  
What happens when an automatic braking intervention takes place?  
The vehicle brakes to a standstill and is held for around 2 seconds.  
Automatic braking intervention by manoeuvre braking. Hold the vehicle with the foot brake!  
Automatic braking intervention of Rear Traffic Alert. Hold the vehicle with the foot brake!  
A text message may also be shown on the Infotainment system or digital instrument cluster display, depending on the vehicle  
equipment.  
In the event of automatic braking intervention by Park Assist Plus, the vehicle brakes to a standstill and is held by the electronic  
parking brake. The parking procedure is aborted and must be restarted.  
Manoeuvre braking function of Park Distance Control  
The manoeuvre braking function is automatically activated every time the ignition is switched on.  
Manoeuvre braking can be deactivated temporarily in the Park Distance Control settings in the Infotainment system.  
Manoeuvre braking deactivated.  
If Park Distance Control has been activated automatically when driving forwards, there will be no automatic braking  
intervention in the front area (→ Park Distance Control).  
After a braking intervention, manoeuvre braking may be inactive for a short distance or will only function again after a change  
in the direction of travel. Continue driving carefully for the first few metres, e.g. if there are other obstacles in the vicinity.  
Further information  
If the automatic braking intervention is undesired or occurs too frequently, switch off the parking system temporarily and  
manoeuvre the vehicle carefully, e.g. when driving off-road or driving into a garage.  
After emergency braking by the Rear Traffic Alert, around 10 seconds must elapse before automatic braking intervention can  
take place again.  
Driving with a trailer  
The automatic braking intervention at the rear of the vehicle is deactivated if a trailer is electrically connected to the vehicle.  
The parking system must be deactivated manually if a non-factory-fitted towing bracket is used.  
The parking system is not responding as expected  
—The prerequisites for the parking system are not met (→ Parking systems).  
—The sensors or the camera are dirty or iced-up (→ Vehicle care, exterior) →  
—The ultrasound signal is subject to interference from external noise sources, for example when driving over cobblestones →  
—The vehicle is damaged in the area around the sensors or the camera, e.g. caused by parking collisions or an accident →  
—Changes have been made to the paintwork or structural modifications have been made in the area of the sensors or the camera, e.g.  
on the vehicle front end or the running gear →  
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—The detection range of the sensors or camera is blocked by add-on parts, e.g. bicycle carriers.  
Fault displays  
1. Observe the text messages on the display of the digital instrument cluster and in the Infotainment system.  
NOTICE  
The vehicle may be damaged if the parking system is used in spite of a fault in the sensors or cameras or restricted detection ranges.  
● In the event of a fault in the parking system, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised  
Volkswagen repairer.  
No screen display of parking function after activation  
The parking system was switched on or activated and the Infotainment system display does not change to the function-specific screen  
(e.g. the segment display of Park Distance Control or the camera display of Park Assist Plus).  
1. Switch the parking system off and then back on again.  
2. If the screen display still does not appear, there is a fault in the system. Go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen  
recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Fault in exit warning system or  
Rear Traffic Alert  
The exit warning system or Rear Traffic Alert has been deactivated. An error message is displayed.  
1. Check sensors on the vehicle for damage or dirt.  
2. If the issue persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Park Distance Control assists the driver when parking and provides warnings about obstacles.  
Function  
Park Distance Control uses ultrasound sensors to detect the distance of the vehicle from an obstacle.  
Park Distance Control warns about a collision by means of colour segments on the Infotainment system screen and acoustic signals  
→ Fig. 1, →  
.
An automatic braking intervention can take place if the driver does not react when an obstacle is approaching (→ Automatic braking  
intervention).  
WARNING  
The Park Distance Control system is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the  
system. Park Distance Control may possibly not detect some obstacles and may not react or may react with a delay or in an undesired  
way. 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.  
● React promptly to the visual and acoustic warnings of Park Distance Control.  
● Use the foot brake to brake the vehicle before an obstacle.  
NOTICE  
Visual and acoustic warnings are given only for obstacles in the vehicle path. The collision area has been reached when the  
penultimate segment is displayed on the Park Distance Control screen or a continuous acoustic warning sounds, if not before. There  
is a risk of damage to the vehicle.  
● Always brake the vehicle in good time before an obstacle.  
NOTICE  
With some equipment levels, distances to obstacles in the side areas are also displayed. An obstacle entering these areas from the  
outside will not be displayed. This may result in damage to the vehicle.  
● Drive the vehicle a few metres forwards or backwards in order to scan and display the side areas in full.  
Displays  
Infotainment system: Park Distance Control display  
(illustration).  
1
2
Obstacle detection.  
Steering wheel angle.  
Red image segment: close obstacle. The vehicle is at risk. Brake!  
Yellow image segment: obstacle in the vehicle path. The vehicle is at risk. Adjust the steering wheel angle.  
Grey image segment: obstacle outside the path of the vehicle or faulty sensor area.  
Manoeuvre braking is deactivated or faulty.  
Mute audio signals.  
Park Distance Control settings  
1. Tap the  
2. Tap  
function button on the Infotainment system.  
Settings .  
Park Distance Control settings .  
3. Tap  
4. Select a setting, e.g. automatic activation when driving forwards, volume of the acoustic signal.  
Driving with a trailer  
The rear and side sensors of Park Distance Control are not switched on if a trailer is electrically connected:  
—No warnings are given for obstacles.  
—The manoeuvre braking function is also automatically deactivated.  
Some Park Distance Control settings, e.g. the volume of the acoustic signals, can be stored in the personalised user accounts.  
The settings change automatically when the user account is changed.  
Switching on  
1. Select reverse gear.  
tap the  
function button on the Infotainment system. Then tap the  
or  
function button.  
the vehicle rolls backwards.  
Switching off  
1. Shift out of an engaged reverse gear.  
2. Then tap the home button or the  
function button in the upper area of the Infotainment system.  
switch on the electronic parking brake.  
Park Distance Control also switches itself off if the vehicle is driven forwards at higher speed.  
Automatic activation when driving forwards  
The function can be switched on and off in the Park Distance Control settings in the Infotainment system.  
Park Distance Control is activated automatically when an obstacle is encountered in the front area, such as in heavy traffic, or when  
driving into a garage.  
1. To close the Park Distance Control display again, tap the home button  
or the  
function button on the Infotainment system.  
No automatic braking intervention takes place (→ Automatic braking intervention).  
Automatic activation is available again under the following conditions:  
—The vehicle was accelerated to over a speed of around 15 km/h (around 9 mph) and then slowed down below this speed again.  
the ignition was switched off and then back on again.  
If an obstacle is detected in front of the vehicle, the Park Distance Control display appears on the Infotainment system. An  
acoustic signal also sounds if the vehicle continues to approach the obstacle.  
No sensor visibility, or there is a fault in the Park Distance Control  
The sensor area is switched off permanently if a sensor fails. The symbol indicates the affected sensor area in the Infotainment  
system.  
If there is a fault in the Park Distance Control, a signal tone will sound for several seconds when it is switched on. A text message may  
also be displayed.  
If necessary, Park Distance Control is switched off completely and the symbol is displayed.  
1. Check whether there is a fault in the parking system due to an external cause (→ Parking systems).  
2. Switch the system on again once you have rectified the source of the fault.  
3. If the issue persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Manoeuvre braking restricted or unavailable  
A text message is displayed.  
The automatic braking intervention occurs unexpectedly or unusually. If the function is switched off, there is no automatic braking  
intervention.  
1. Check sensors on the vehicle and rear view camera system for damage or dirt, and clean if necessary (→ Vehicle care, exterior).  
2. Switch the ignition off and then back on again.  
3. If the issue persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
The rear view camera system in the rear of the vehicle makes it easier for the driver to see behind the vehicle and provides support  
for parking manoeuvres.  
Function  
The rear view camera system shows the area behind the vehicle on the Infotainment system screen. Depending on the operating mode  
and equipment level, orientation lines aid the view to the rear →  
.
WARNING  
The reversing camera is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and works exclusively within the system limits. Using  
images from the camera to estimate the distance from persons or obstacles can be inaccurate. 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.  
● Note that camera lenses can enlarge and distort the field of view.  
In the camera image, the orientation lines are shown by the system regardless of the vehicle surroundings. No automatic  
detection of obstacles by cameras takes place. Drivers must judge for themselves whether the vehicle will fit into the parking  
space.  
No orientation lines for the rear area will be shown in the camera image when a trailer is electrically connected to the factory-  
fitted towing bracket.  
No orientation lines will be shown when the boot lid is open on vehicles where the camera is installed in the boot lid.  
Switching on  
Rear view camera system with parking mode selection:  
1. Select reverse gear.  
tap the  
function button and then  
on the Infotainment system.  
Switching off  
Rear view camera system with parking mode selection:  
1. Shift out of an engaged reverse gear.  
2. Tap the home button  
or the  
function button in the upper area of the Infotainment system.  
The rear view camera system also switches itself off if the vehicle is driven forwards at higher speed.  
Displays  
Perpendicular parking: Guide lines provide support when reversing into a parking space at right angles to the road.  
Crossing traffic: Shows a wide-angle view of the area behind the vehicle and the side areas.  
Trailer or off-road support: Shows the area directly behind the vehicle with an enhanced zoom factor and guide lines (depending  
on equipment).  
Red line: boundary or vehicle safety clearance.  
Yellow lines: vehicle path depending on the steering angle.  
Green horizontal lines: boundaries.  
Enlarge the image area.  
Clean the rear view camera system (depending on equipment in vehicles without rear window wiper).  
Parking mode: parking perpendicular to the road  
Infotainment system: parking perpendicular to the road.  
Choose parking space.  
Drive towards the selected parking space.  
Align the vehicle in the parking space.  
1
2
3
4
Road.  
Parking space.  
Side limit of the parking space.  
Rear limit of the parking space.  
1. Before driving past the selected parking space, tap the  
2. Tap the function button.  
function button for the parking menu.  
3. To select the parking mode, tap the  
function button in the Infotainment system.  
4. Position the vehicle in front of the parking space → Fig. 1  
2 .  
5. Steer the vehicle so that the yellow lines lead into the parking space. The green and yellow lines must be aligned with the side  
limit lines → Fig. 1 3 .  
6. Stop when the red line reaches the rear boundary → Fig. 1  
4 .  
Parking mode: trailer support  
Infotainment system: trailer support.  
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket, the trailer support function can be used when approaching a trailer drawbar.  
1. To select the parking mode, tap the function button.  
The rear view camera system shows the vehicle’s towing bracket in the lower part of the image. Coloured guide lines assist the  
manoeuvring process → Fig. 2.  
Green lines: distance to towing bracket.  
Orange line: predicted path of the towing bracket, depending on the steering angle.  
Fault in camera image of the rear view camera system  
The camera image is unclear, is flickering or has been disabled.  
There may be a technical fault.  
1. Clean the rear view camera system if the camera image is unclear (→ Vehicle care, exterior).  
check whether there is a fault in the parking system due to an external cause (→ Parking systems).  
2. If the issue persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Area View can show the entire vehicle surroundings in real time. This function can help you to detect obstacles at an early stage in  
confusing situations.  
Function  
Area View uses several cameras, e.g. in the rear area of the vehicle, at the front and in the exterior mirrors, to show the area around the  
vehicle, →  
.
WARNING  
Area View is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system. Using images from  
the camera to estimate the distance from persons or obstacles can be inaccurate. 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.  
● Note that camera lenses can enlarge and distort the field of view.  
Switching on  
1. Tap the  
function on the Infotainment system and then  
.
engage reverse gear.  
Switching off  
1. Shift out of an engaged reverse gear.  
2. Tap the home button or the  
function button in the upper area of the Infotainment system.  
Area View also switches itself off if the vehicle is driven forwards at higher speed.  
Screen areas  
Infotainment system: Area View with “perpendicular parking  
mode” camera image (illustration).  
Camera image.  
Bird’s eye view with selectable screen areas.  
1
2
3
Area of the screen showing the front camera image.  
Area of the screen showing the camera image for both sides of the vehicle.  
Area of the screen showing the rear camera image.  
Two screen areas are displayed on the Infotainment system → Fig. 1:  
1. To display the desired camera image on the left → Fig. 1 , tap the area of the screen on the right for the front, rear or side view  
→ Fig. 1  
.
Changing the screen display  
Other displays of the area around the vehicle can be shown on the screen depending on the selected camera image.  
1. Tap the corresponding function button at the edge of the screen.  
Front perpendicular parking.  
Guide lines provide support when driving forwards into a parking space at right angles to the road.  
Front crossing traffic.  
Area in front of the vehicle with a wide angle.  
Rear perpendicular parking.  
Guide lines provide support when reversing into a parking space at right angles to the road.  
Rear crossing traffic.  
Area behind the vehicle with a wide angle.  
Switch to trailer or off-road support (country-dependent).  
Other screen displays  
Red line: boundary or vehicle safety clearance.  
Yellow lines: vehicle path depending on the steering angle.  
Green horizontal lines: boundaries.  
Enlarge the image area.  
Clean the rear view camera system (depending on equipment in vehicles without rear window wiper).  
Bird’s eye view of the vehicle  
1. Tap the vehicle graphic in the screen area → Fig. 1  
.
All areas around the vehicle are shown in a large screen view.  
Observe the troubleshooting information for the rear view camera system (→ Rear view camera system).  
Area View camera faulty  
A camera is malfunctioning. The Area View image cannot be created.  
There may be a technical fault.  
1. Check the cameras in the exterior mirrors as well as in the front and rear areas of the vehicle for damage or contamination.  
2. If the issue persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Park Assist (Park Assist Plus) detects a suitable parking space and manoeuvres the vehicle automatically into the space.  
Function  
Park Assist Plus takes control of the steering, changes in gear selector position, acceleration and braking of the vehicle → , →  
.
Available functions  
—Display suitable parking spaces on the Infotainment system.  
—Load new parking space selection on the Infotainment system.  
—Drive into suitable parallel and bay parking spaces.  
—Drive out of a suitable parallel parking space. Bay parking spaces are not supported.  
The driver must always monitor the area around the vehicle → . An automatic braking intervention can occur if there are obstacles in  
the vehicle’s path or if a hazardous situation occurs (→ Automatic braking intervention).  
Automatic hands-free parking with Park Assist Plus may be prohibited or restricted in some countries or regions. Observe legal  
requirements.  
When driving past the parking space, the maximum speed for parking spaces parallel to the road should be around 40 km/h  
(around 25 mph). The maximum speed for parking spaces perpendicular to the road should be around 20 km/h (around  
12 mph).  
For safety reasons, Park Assist Plus is not available in fast-moving traffic at speeds above around 50 km/h (around 32 mph).  
Driving with a trailer  
Park Assist Plus cannot be activated if a trailer is electrically connected to the vehicle.  
Park Assist Plus must be switched off manually if a non-factory-fitted towing bracket is used.  
WARNING  
Park Assist Plus is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system. Park Assist  
Plus cannot detect all driving situations and may not react or may react with a delay or in an undesired way. If you do not pay due  
attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.  
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.  
● Use the foot brake to slow the vehicle in a hazardous situation.  
● Only park the vehicle if you hold a valid driving licence.  
● Observe the road traffic regulations of the respective country.  
● Do not leave the driver seat during the parking manoeuvre.  
● Do not park in parking spaces without structural boundaries, such as those close to the edge of bodies of water or close to slopes  
without any structural separation.  
WARNING  
The system can respond only to a limited extent to quickly changing external conditions. This can result in collisions with other road  
users and can lead to vehicle damage as well as serious or fatal injuries.  
● Do not use the parking system in fast-moving traffic.  
● Always observe at least one vehicle length from junctions.  
● Do not perform a parking procedure when facing oncoming traffic or across several lanes.  
WARNING  
The vehicle can swing out or move into the path of oncoming traffic during the automatic parking procedure. This can result in  
accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Pay careful attention to the parking procedure and the traffic around you and brake the vehicle if necessary.  
WARNING  
In slippery conditions, the parking procedure cannot be carried out correctly and the vehicle may begin to slide. This can cause  
accidents and vehicle damage.  
● Do not park using Park Assist Plus on icy or frozen roads.  
NOTICE  
Park Assist Plus may suggest parking spaces that are not suitable for the parking procedure due to the lack of boundaries or due to  
adjacent objects that could interfere with the parking procedure. This can result in damage to the vehicle.  
● Do not park next to overhangs, e.g. loading ramps and parked trailers or under hanging objects.  
● Pay close attention to the parking procedure in multi-storey car parks where the parking space is limited by pillars.  
Park Assist Plus may not be available in some regions of a country for technical reasons.  
—Observe the display on the Infotainment system.  
Infotainment system: Park Assist Plus looking for a parking  
space (illustration).  
Infotainment system: number of detected parking spaces  
(red number).  
Infotainment system: selecting a parking space (illustration).  
1
Number of parking spaces.  
2
3
Start parking procedure.  
Selected preferred parking space (blue vehicle).  
symbol: load new parking space selection.  
Available parking spaces.  
4
Available parking mode  
The following parking modes are displayed by the parking spaces shown horizontally and vertically on the Infotainment system:  
—Forward perpendicular parking.  
—Reverse perpendicular parking.  
—Reverse parallel parking.  
Looking for a parking space  
1. Drive slowly past a row of parked vehicles, paying attention to the traffic.  
Park Assist Plus automatically searches for possible parking spaces.  
The number of detected parking spaces is shown on the function button  
2. Tap to switch to Park Assist Plus.  
or  
for Park Assist Plus → Fig. 2.  
Park Assist Plus shows a preferred parking space with a blue vehicle graphic → Fig. 3 3 .  
3. Decelerate to a stop and press and hold the brake pedal.  
Changing the parking space  
If several parking spaces are detected along the road, it is possible to change to another parking space.  
1. Tap the desired parking space on the Infotainment system screen → Fig. 3 4 .  
A new preferred parking space is displayed (blue vehicle).  
Loading a new parking space selection  
1. If available, tap the symbol → Fig. 3 3 .  
A corresponding parking view is displayed.  
Park Assist Plus can be activated later. If the vehicle has previously driven past a suitable parking space, it will be displayed.  
Prerequisites  
Park Assist Plus has been activated.  
A parking space has been found and selected.  
The vehicle is in the starting position and the path is shown in blue on the Infotainment system.  
Driving into a parking space  
1. Hold the vehicle with the brake pedal.  
2. Tap Start on the Infotainment system.  
The parking procedure for driving into a space starts.  
The symbol and a text message are displayed on the Infotainment system →  
.
3. Observe any other displays on the Infotainment system.  
If necessary, Park Assist Plus will independently change the vehicle’s direction of travel.  
4. To ensure the best possible parking result, always wait until Park Assist Plus has finished turning the steering wheel at the end of  
the parking manoeuvre →  
.
When the parking procedure has been completed, a text message will be displayed on the Infotainment system and an acoustic  
signal will sound.  
The electronic parking brake is switched on.  
The parking lock is engaged automatically.  
WARNING  
The steering wheel is turned quickly during manoeuvring. Reaching into the steering wheel can cause serious injuries.  
● Take over steering only when the system requests you to do so.  
● Take over steering in a hazardous situation.  
The lane that is displayed in the Infotainment system during a parking process is a schematic representation. It does not  
correspond to the actual parking procedure performed by Park Assist.  
The speed for automatic parking can be reduced by operating the brake pedal.  
To prevent the vehicle from rolling away on uphill gradients, the steering wheel is automatically turned at the end of the  
parking procedure (country-dependent).  
Driving into a parking space after an unfinished manoeuvre  
Infotainment system: taking control of the driver’s parking  
procedure.  
1
Vehicle not fully parked in the parking space.  
In a difficult parking situation in which the driver has started driving into a space but has not completed the manoeuvre, Park Assist  
Plus can take control of the parking procedure and guide the vehicle into the parking space → Fig. 1.  
Prerequisites  
Park Assist Plus is not activated.  
The front or rear of the vehicle has been driven into a parking space (the manoeuvre has been started but not completed).  
1. Hold the vehicle with the brake pedal.  
A detected parking space is shown on the function button  
2. Tap the function button to switch to Park Assist Plus.  
3. To start the parking procedure, tap on the Park Assist Plus display.  
4. Observe the Infotainment system displays.  
in the Infotainment system.  
Infotainment system: start the procedure for driving out of a  
parking space (illustration).  
1
2
Vehicle in a parallel parking space.  
Function button for starting the procedure for driving out of a parking space.  
1. Start the engine.  
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.  
3. Activate  
Park Assist Plus.  
4. Use the turn signal lever to select the direction (left or right) in which you would like to drive out of the parking space.  
5. Tap Start on the Infotainment system screen → Fig. 1 2 .  
The parking procedure for driving out of a space starts.  
The symbol and a text message are displayed on the Infotainment system.  
6. Observe any other displays on the Infotainment system.  
The vehicle stops after a few metres. The end of the procedure for driving out of the parking space is signalled by a text message  
and an acoustic signal.  
The parking system does not manoeuvre the vehicle further into the driving lane.  
7. Take control of the vehicle and drive all the way out of the parking space in the direction of travel →  
The lane displayed in the Infotainment system is an illustration. It does not correspond to the actual parking procedure.  
WARNING  
.
When driving out of a parking space, there is a danger that the vehicle could drive into moving traffic. This can lead to an accident  
and to serious or fatal injuries.  
● Drive the vehicle out of the parking space only when permitted by the traffic situation.  
WARNING  
Park Assist Plus does not support exiting from bay parking spaces as obstacles in traffic cannot be fully detected. There is a risk of  
accidents and serious injuries.  
● When driving out of bay parking space, park independently and keep an eye on the traffic.  
Park Assist Plus was deactivated or cancelled  
The parking system has been deactivated or there is a fault. The indicator lamp and a text message are displayed in the  
Infotainment system.  
1. Park Assist Plus is deactivated after an automatic braking intervention or after the end of the parking procedure. Take over  
control of the vehicle if necessary.  
in the event of a fault, observe the text message, e.g. Trailer detected, and restart Park Assist Plus.  
2. If the issue persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Park Assist Plus parks inaccurately after a wheel change  
If Park Assist Plus does not park correctly after a wheel change (e.g. vehicle is too far away or too close to the kerb), the system may  
have to first adopt the new wheel circumferences.  
1. Drive a longer distance with the vehicle, including curves.  
Park Assist Plus automatically learns the new wheel circumferences after an ignition change.  
Park Assist Plus with memory function provides assistance when parking in frequently used parking spaces, such as garages and  
driveways. The vehicle manoeuvres automatically on a previously stored route to the parking space.  
Function  
Park Assist Plus with memory function is an extension of Park Assist Plus.  
The parking system uses the front camera to detect the surrounding area and stores the path into the parking space, with a maximum  
distance of about 50 m (about 164 ft). Once the parking procedure has been stored in the Infotainment system, the vehicle can drive  
the route to or from the parking space automatically.  
The driver must always monitor the area around the vehicle →  
.
An automatic braking intervention can occur if there are obstacles in the vehicle’s path or if a hazardous situation occurs (→ Automatic  
braking intervention).  
Automatic, hands-free parking with Park Assist Plus with memory function may be prohibited or restricted in some regions.  
Only use Park Assist Plus with memory function if this is permitted by the legal requirements.  
Prerequisites  
GPS coordinates are available for the vehicle position.  
Sufficient space to manoeuvre. The vehicle may first drive a few metres to the programmed path.  
Driving with a trailer  
Park Assist Plus with memory function cannot be activated if a trailer is electrically connected to the vehicle.  
Park Assist Plus with memory function must be deactivated manually in the case of non-factory-fitted towing brackets.  
WARNING  
Park Assist Plus with memory function cannot replace the driver's full attention and works exclusively within the system limits. Park  
Assist Plus with memory function cannot detect all driving situations and may not react at all, react too late or react undesirably. If  
you do not pay due attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.  
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.  
● Use the foot brake to slow the vehicle in a hazardous situation.  
● Only park the vehicle if you hold a valid driving licence.  
● Observe the road traffic regulations of the respective country.  
● Do not leave the driver seat during the parking manoeuvre.  
● Do not use Park Assist with memory function for parking spaces without structural boundaries, e.g. close to the edge of bodies of  
water or close to slopes without any structural separation.  
WARNING  
The system can respond only to a limited extent to quickly changing external conditions. This can result in collisions with other road  
users and can lead to vehicle damage as well as serious or fatal injuries.  
● Do not use the parking system in fast-moving traffic.  
● Always observe at least one vehicle length from junctions.  
● Do not perform a parking procedure when facing oncoming traffic or across several lanes.  
WARNING  
The vehicle can swing out or move into the path of oncoming traffic during the automatic parking procedure. This can result in  
accidents with vehicle damage and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Pay careful attention to the parking procedure and the traffic around you and brake the vehicle if necessary.  
WARNING  
In slippery conditions, the parking procedure cannot be carried out correctly and the vehicle may begin to slide. This can lead to  
accidents with vehicle damage and to serious injuries.  
● Do not use Park Assist Plus with memory function when parking on slippery or frozen roads.  
Park Assist Plus may not be available in some regions of a country for technical reasons.  
—Observe the display on the Infotainment system.  
Finding a suitable parking space  
The parking space is clearly visible and unobstructed →  
.
Visibility is good, meaning no heavy rain, mist, snow or darkness.  
NOTICE  
If there is not sufficient distance to kerbs or other obstacles in the parking area, the vehicle may be damaged during the parking  
process.  
● Carry out the parking procedure again if Park Distance Control indicates an obstacle with a continuous tone.  
Programming the procedure for driving into a parking space  
1. Drive to the selected parking space as usual.  
2. Park the vehicle safely.  
3. Store the parking procedure as a parking space in the Infotainment system (variant 1 or 2).  
Variant 1: saving the parking procedure for driving into a space in the Park Assist Plus with memory function menu  
1. Tap the  
2. Tap  
function button on the Infotainment system.  
for Park Assist Plus.  
3. Tap  
for Park Assist Plus with memory function.  
4. Tap  
.
5. Choose the function button then assign the desired symbol and confirm.  
The parking procedure is saved as a new parking space.  
Variant 2: saving the parking procedure for driving into a space in the vehicle’s exit menu  
When leaving the vehicle, the Exit menu is displayed in the Infotainment system.  
1. Tap  
Save parking procedure .  
More information about programming the parking procedure for driving into a space:  
—park as smoothly as possible.  
—Avoid corrections to the vehicle path on the last few metres to the parking space.  
—Do not turn the steering wheel to full lock or too quickly or change direction too often.  
To use a name in the Infotainment system instead of the GPS coordinates, edit the stored parking space in the parking system  
menu.  
Programming the procedure for driving out of a parking space  
The vehicle is in a parking space for which a procedure for driving into a parking space is stored and available in the Infotainment  
system.  
1. Switch on the ignition and start the engine.  
2. Tap the  
function button on the Infotainment system.  
3. Tap  
for Park Assist Plus with memory function.  
4. Select the stored parking space (driving into a parking space).  
A text message appears on the Infotainment system.  
5. Drive out of the parking space.  
6. Confirm the end of the procedure for driving out of the parking space with the function button in the Infotainment system.  
The procedure for driving out of the parking space is also stored for the current parking space in the menu.  
The programming operation is cancelled automatically if the speed is too high or if the distance covered exceeds more than  
around 25 m (around 82 ft).  
Reprogramming the parking procedure  
If you want to reprogram the parking procedure, e.g. to improve the parking result or to drive into the parking space from a different  
direction of travel, first delete the stored parking space from the menu.  
The procedures for driving into and out of the parking space are always deleted.  
Opening the menu  
Up to five stored parking procedures can be stored as favourites in the menu for Park Assist Plus with memory function.  
1. Tap the  
2. Tap  
function button on the Infotainment system.  
for Park Assist Plus with memory function.  
Managing parking spaces  
Infotainment system: menu for Park Assist Plus with memory  
function.  
1
2
3
4
5
Start parking procedure.  
Edit stored parking spaces.  
Add last parking procedure.  
Parking procedure available.  
Maximum of five stored parking spaces.  
Editing, sorting or deleting parking spaces  
1. Tap → Fig. 1 3 .  
You can edit all stored parking spaces.  
2. To rename a parking space or assign a new symbol, tap  
on the parking space symbol.  
to reorder the parking spaces, press and hold the function button for a parking space and move it to the new position.  
to delete a parking space, tap  
To delete all parking spaces, tap  
on the parking space symbol.  
on the function button for all parking spaces.  
Status of stored parking spaces  
Infotainment system: parking spaces without navigation.  
1
2
3
Parking space not available.  
Parking space available.  
Automatic parking procedure selected.  
Infotainment system: parking space with route guidance for  
the navigation system (depends on the and country).  
Driving into a parking space  
When the vehicle approaches a stored parking space, a parking procedure is displayed automatically in the Infotainment system by  
means of a text message.  
1. Stop the vehicle and hold it stationary with the foot brake.  
2. If necessary, open the parking system menu in the Infotainment system and tap the available parking space.  
The function button is shown in blue.  
3. Tap Start .  
The parking procedure for driving into a space starts →  
.
The symbol and a text message are displayed on the Infotainment system →  
.
4. Observe any other displays on the Infotainment system.  
5. To ensure the best possible result, always wait until Park Assist Plus with memory function has finished turning the steering  
wheel at the end of the parking manoeuvre →  
.
When the parking procedure has been completed, a text message will be displayed on the Infotainment system and an acoustic  
signal will sound.  
The electronic parking brake is switched on.  
The parking lock is engaged automatically.  
WARNING  
The steering wheel is turned quickly during manoeuvring. Reaching into the steering wheel can cause serious injuries.  
● Take over steering only when the system requests you to do so.  
● Take over steering in a hazardous situation.  
NOTICE  
The vehicle can perform steering movements and corrections during manoeuvring to the vehicle path. Damage can occur if there are  
obstacles in the surrounding area.  
● Ensure that there is a sufficient distance to obstacles.  
● Use the foot brake to brake the vehicle if necessary.  
Also observe the following instructions for Park Assist Plus with memory function.  
—Stop as close as possible and at most around 1 m (around 3.28 ft) away from the stored vehicle path.  
—Always approach the starting position from the same direction of travel.  
—If possible, do not drive into and out of parking spaces in very poor visibility conditions as there may be functional restrictions in this  
case, for example due to darkness or snow.  
Driving into a parking space in underground car parks  
In multi-storey car parks with underground parking, a possible procedure for driving into a parking space is not automatically offered  
with a text message in the Infotainment system. The driver starts the parking procedure in the parking system menu.  
1. Stop the vehicle on the correct level of the underground car park and in the immediate vicinity of the taught-in parking  
procedure.  
2. Tap the  
function button to switch to the parking system.  
3. Follow the steps described above.  
Driving out of a parking space  
The vehicle is in the target position of the stored parking manoeuvre.  
The symbol is displayed for the stored parking space in the Infotainment system.  
1. Start the engine.  
2. Open the parking system menu in the Infotainment system.  
3. Tap the available parking space with a stored procedure for driving out of a space.  
The function button is shown in blue.  
4. Hold the vehicle with the foot brake.  
5. Tap Start on the Infotainment system.  
The parking procedure for driving out of a space starts.  
The symbol and a text message are displayed on the Infotainment system →  
6. Observe any other displays on the Infotainment system.  
.
7. To ensure the best possible result, always wait until Park Assist Plus with memory function has finished turning the steering  
wheel at the end of the parking manoeuvre →  
8. Take control of the vehicle →  
.
.
WARNING  
When driving out of a parking space, there is a danger that the vehicle could drive into moving traffic. This can lead to an accident  
and to serious or fatal injuries.  
● Drive the vehicle out of the parking space only when permitted by the traffic situation.  
When drive out of a parking space, the vehicle may drive more slowly than usual over the first few metres. If there is an  
obstacle at the parking space it can take evasive action and deviate from the stored travel path.  
Which parking spaces can be set as navigation destinations?  
Stored parking spaces with a navigation symbol can be transferred to the navigation system as a destination. The function depends  
on the country.  
Starting route guidance  
1. To select a destination, tap on a parking space marked with a navigation symbol in the parking system menu on the  
Infotainment system.  
2. Confirm the text message on the Infotainment system.  
Route guidance starts and the parking menu is closed.  
follow the instructions for driving out of a parking space with the parking system.  
3. When the vehicle has arrived at its destination, observe the text message in the Infotainment system.  
Park Assist Plus with memory function is ready to park the vehicle automatically.  
Park Assist Plus with memory function does not detect the stored parking space or vehicle path  
The vehicle may not be able to detect the area around the stored parking space.  
1. Stop vehicle in immediate vicinity of the stored vehicle path.  
do not use the parking system in very poor weather or lighting conditions.  
clean the windscreen in the area of the front camera if necessary.  
check if the vehicle is connected to the internet. The parking system always determines the vehicle’s position using GPS  
coordinates.  
Camera of Park Assist Plus with memory function deactivated  
The camera for the assist systems was deactivated automatically due to a high ambient temperature or prolonged exposure to direct  
sunlight. When the camera is available again, Park Assist Plus with memory function will also be available once more.  
1. Switch off and restart the engine if necessary.  
The driver can control the parking procedure from outside the vehicle by means of an app on their mobile telephone.  
Function  
Park Assist Pro with remote parking capability is an extension of Park Assist Plus.  
Remote parking is also possible with Park Assist Plus with memory function.  
The driver has all vehicle keys in the proximity of the vehicle with them and operates the app on the mobile telephone. The parking  
system carries out steering, gear selector position changes, acceleration and braking of the vehicle → , →  
.
Function button or display on the Infotainment system.  
Available functions of Park Assist Pro  
—Drive into suitable parallel and bay parking spaces.  
—Manoeuvres from driving out of a suitable parallel or bay parking space.  
In the case of a parallel parking space, the vehicle is positioned so that the driver has to drive fully out of the parking space.  
Available functions of the memory function for Park Assist Pro  
—Drive into a stored parking space nearby.  
The driver must always monitor the area around the vehicle → . An automatic braking intervention can occur if there are obstacles in  
the vehicle’s path or if a hazardous situation occurs (→ Automatic braking intervention).  
Remote parking with Park Assist Pro may be prohibited or restricted in some countries or regions. Observe legal requirements.  
WARNING  
Park Assist Pro is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system. The parking  
system cannot detect all driving situations and may not react at all or may react with a delay or in an undesired way. If you do not pay  
due attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.  
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.  
● Carefully observe the remote parking procedure from outside the vehicle and cancel the parking procedure in the Volkswagen app  
if there is a dangerous situation.  
● Only park the vehicle and drive it out of parking spaces if you hold a valid driving licence.  
● Observe the road traffic regulations of the respective country.  
● Leave the driver seat only when the vehicle requests you to do so.  
● Do not use the parking system for parking spaces without structural boundaries (e.g. close to bodies of water, watersides or slopes  
without any barriers).  
WARNING  
The system can respond only to a limited extent to quickly changing external conditions. This can result in collisions with other road  
users and can lead to vehicle damage as well as serious or fatal injuries.  
● Do not use the parking system in fast-moving traffic.  
● Always observe at least one vehicle length from junctions.  
● Do not perform a parking procedure when facing oncoming traffic or across several lanes.  
WARNING  
The vehicle can swing out or move into the path of oncoming traffic during the automatic parking procedure. This can result in  
accidents with vehicle damage and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Do not stand in the path of the vehicle.  
● Carefully observe the parking procedure and traffic and cancel the parking procedure in the Volkswagen app if there is a dangerous  
situation.  
WARNING  
In slippery conditions, the parking procedure cannot be carried out correctly and the vehicle may begin to slide. This can lead to  
accidents with vehicle damage and to serious injuries.  
● Do not park using parking system on icy or frozen roads.  
NOTICE  
The parking system may suggest parking spaces that are not suitable for the parking procedure due to the lack of boundaries or due  
to adjacent objects. This can result in damage to the vehicle.  
● Do not park next to overhangs, e.g. loading ramps and parked trailers or under hanging objects.  
● Pay close attention to the parking procedure in multi-storey car parks where the parking space is limited by pillars.  
The Volkswagen app for Park Assist Pro is available in the respective app stores → , →  
.
WARNING  
There may be functional restrictions if an incompatible mobile telephone is used (e.g. delayed vehicle reaction during remote  
parking). Vehicle damage and serious injuries can occur as a result.  
● Observe the information on compatibility in the app on your mobile telephone.  
1. Install and launch the Volkswagen app on a compatible mobile telephone →  
.
2. Pair the mobile telephone with the vehicle (→ Park Assist (Park Assist Plus) with remote control).  
CAUTION  
The remote parking function may not be carried out correctly if the mobile telephone is damaged (e.g. touchscreen damage) or if  
functions are restricted (e.g. delayed reactions when operating). This can result in accidents with vehicle damage and injuries.  
● Use only a fully functional and compatible mobile telephone.  
CAUTION  
Technical manipulation by the user can interfere with the remote parking procedure. This can result in accidents with vehicle damage  
and injuries.  
● Do not perform any modifications to the software, the mobile telephone or its operating system or the vehicle.  
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The mobile telephone must be paired once with the vehicle via Bluetooth .  
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For further use of the Volkswagen app, the mobile device need then only be connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth .  
Pairing a mobile telephone with the vehicle  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Tap the  
3. Tap  
function button on the Infotainment system.  
Settings .  
4. Tap the Remote-controlled parking function button.  
5. Scan the displayed QR code with the Volkswagen app.  
The mobile telephone is paired.  
6. Observe the further information in the Volkswagen app.  
Cancelling pairing  
Remote parking is no longer possible as soon as pairing is cancelled in the app or vehicle.  
The data of all mobile telephones and the app can be removed in the Infotainment system.  
1. Tap the  
function button on the Infotainment system.  
2. Remove the mobile telephones from the Remote-controlled parking menu in the  
Settings menu.  
All mobile telephones are removed simultaneously.  
To completely cancel pairing, also remove the vehicle from the Volkswagen app.  
Prerequisites  
Park Assist Plus displays a parking manoeuvre in the Infotainment system.  
Park Assist Plus with memory function displays a stored parking manoeuvre (parking space) in the Infotainment system.  
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There is a Bluetooth connection between the vehicle and paired mobile telephone.  
The driver is holding all the vehicle keys that are in the proximity of the vehicle.  
The driver with the mobile telephone is at a safe distance of no more than around 6 m (around 19 ft) away from the vehicle →  
Keyless Access is activated in the Opening and closing menu of the Infotainment system.  
.
Driving into a parking space  
1. Hold the vehicle with the brake pedal.  
2. Tap the  
function button for remote parking in the parking system menu.  
The symbol lights up white.  
3. Leave the vehicle quickly, taking all vehicle keys located nearby with you.  
4. Check the driving path and start the parking procedure with the Volkswagen app →  
.
When the parking procedure has been completed, a text message will be displayed in the Volkswagen app.  
The electronic parking brake is switched on in the vehicle and the engine is switched off.  
The parking lock is engaged automatically.  
WARNING  
The parking procedure may be aborted if the driver is located too far away from the vehicle. This can lead to accidents and serious  
injuries.  
● Stay in a safe and suitable position in the vicinity of the vehicle.  
The lane that is displayed in the Infotainment system during a parking process is a schematic representation. It does not  
correspond to the actual parking procedure performed by Park Assist.  
Driving out of a parking space  
This function is available only for Park Assist Pro without memory function.  
1. Open the Volkswagen app.  
2. Start the engine with the Volkswagen app.  
3. Select the desired procedure for driving out of the parking space.  
4. Check the driving path and start the procedure for driving out of the parking space with the Volkswagen app.  
5. When the procedure for driving out of the parking space has been completed, take over control of the vehicle to continue driving  
and observe the text messages on the Infotainment system →  
.
WARNING  
When driving out of a parking space, there is a danger that the vehicle could drive into moving traffic. This can lead to an accident  
and to serious or fatal injuries.  
● Drive the vehicle out of the parking space only when permitted by the traffic situation.  
Interrupting a parking procedure prematurely and taking over control of the vehicle  
It is possible to interrupt an active parking procedure at any time and take over control of the vehicle to continue driving.  
1. Release the function button in the Volkswagen app.  
2. Get into the vehicle.  
3. Press the brake pedal and select a gear selector position.  
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Bluetooth connection of Park Assist Pro with remote parking capability is lost  
The parking procedure was started on the mobile telephone and is interrupted suddenly, e.g. when a phone call is received.  
—Driving into a parking space: drive past the parking space again and select the desire parking space on the Infotainment system.  
—Driving out of a parking space: open the Volkswagen app and start the procedure for driving out of the parking space again.  
The trailer manoeuvring system (Trailer Assist) helps the driver when manoeuvring the vehicle backwards when towing a trailer.  
Trailer Assist steers a trailer in the direction set by the driver (using the rotary knob for adjusting the exterior mirror position). The driver  
operates the accelerator and the brake →  
.
Trailer Assist determines the required data using the rear view camera system.  
WARNING  
Trailer Assist works solely within the system limits and is not a substitute for the driver paying full attention. Trailer Assist provides  
support when manoeuvring a trailer and does not detect any obstacles in the area around the vehicle. In rare cases, the trailer may  
move differently than set. 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.  
● Always pay close attention to the movements of the trailer and break off the manoeuvre yourself if necessary.  
● Do not rely solely on the displays in the digital instrument cluster.  
● Use the foot brake to slow the vehicle in good time when an obstacle is encountered.  
For technical reasons, Trailer Assist cannot always detect trailers with LED tail light clusters correctly.  

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Speed limiter
Speed limiter with predictive control
Eco assistance
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Predictive cruise control system
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist)
Front Cross Traffic Assist
Swerve support
Oncoming vehicle braking when turning
Operating Front Assist
Lane keeping system (Lane Assist)
Travel Assist
Emergency Assist
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Electronic parking brake
Exit warning system
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