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2017-2025 Volkswagen T-Roc SUV Driving -> Driver assist systems User Manual

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Driving -> Driver assist systems for Your Volkswagen T-Roc SUV First Generation (2017-2025)

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 sensor in 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:  
—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).  
—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 cruise control system helps to maintain a speed set by the driver.  
Speed range  
The cruise control system is available when driving forwards at speeds from around 20 km/h (around 15 mph).  
Driving with the cruise control system  
You can exceed the stored speed at any time, e.g. to overtake. Control is interrupted for the duration of the acceleration manoeuvre  
and is then resumed with the stored speed.  
Displays  
When the cruise control system is switched on, the instrument cluster display shows the stored speed and the status of the cruise  
control system.  
One of the following indicator lamps will light up depending on the driving situation:  
Cruise control system switched on, control active.  
Cruise control system switched on, system control not active.  
If no speed is stored, the instrument cluster display shows  
instead of the speed.  
Changing gear  
Cruise control is interrupted as soon as you depress the clutch pedal and is resumed automatically after the gear change.  
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  
The use of the cruise control system can lead to accidents and serious injuries or even death if traffic does not allow you to drive at a  
safe distance from the vehicle in front at a constant speed.  
● Adapt your speed and the distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions. The driver is  
responsible for the vehicle speed at all times.  
● Never use the cruise control system in heavy traffic, if the distance to the vehicles in front is insufficient, on steep or winding  
roads, on slippery road surfaces, e.g. due to snow, ice, on wet roads, loose chippings, or on flooded roads.  
● Never use the cruise control system when driving offroad or on unpaved road surfaces.  
Left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel.  
Switching on  
1. Press the  
button.  
No speed is stored. The system is not yet active.  
Starting control  
1. While driving, press the  
button.  
The cruise control system stores and regulates the current speed.  
Adjusting the speed  
You can adjust the stored speed during speed control by the cruise control system:  
+ 1 km/h (1 mph):  
Press the  
button.  
button.  
- 1 km/h (1 mph):  
Press the  
+ 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 or button to continuously change the stored speed.  
The vehicle adapts the current speed, but does not actively brake.  
Cancelling system control  
1. Briefly press the  
or  
button.  
depress the brake pedal.  
The speed remains stored in the memory.  
Resuming control  
1. Press the  
button.  
The cruise control system resumes operation with the stored speed and regulates the speed again.  
WARNING  
There is a risk of an accident if you unintentionally resume a stored speed or if the stored speed is too high for the current road,  
traffic and weather conditions. This can cause serious injuries or death.  
● Check whether the stored speed is suitable for the current road, traffic and weather conditions before you resume cruise control.  
● Switch off the cruise control system when you do not need it.  
Switching off  
1. Press and hold the  
button.  
The cruise control system is switched off and the stored speed is deleted.  
Changing to the speed limiter  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Select the speed limiter on the instrument cluster display.  
The cruise control system is switched off.  
Depending on equipment, the  
button is either on the multifunction steering wheel or on the turn signal lever.  
Cruise control system faulty  
Malfunction. The indicator lamp lights up yellow.  
1. Switch off the cruise control system and go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised  
Volkswagen repairer.  
Control is interrupted automatically  
—You have kept the clutch depressed for an extended period.  
—The vehicle has exceeded the stored speed for an extended period.  
—No gear is engaged for forward travel.  
—Brake support systems, e.g. TCS or ESC, have performed an intervention.  
—The vehicle was braked by the Automatic Emergency Braking system (Front Assist).  
—If the problem persists, switch off the cruise control system and go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using  
an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
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  
button.  
No speed is stored. 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.  
button.  
- 1 km/h (1 mph):  
Press the  
+ 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 or button to continuously change the stored speed.  
Cancelling system control  
1. Press the button  
or  
.
The speed remains stored in the memory.  
Resuming control  
1. Press the  
button.  
Switching off  
1. Press and hold the  
button.  
The speed limiter is switched off and the saved speed is deleted.  
Switch to other driver assist systems  
Depending on the equipment, you can switch to the following driver assist systems:  
—Cruise Control System.  
—Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Select the desired system on the instrument cluster display.  
The speed limiter is switched off.  
Depending on equipment, the  
button is either on the multifunction steering wheel or on the turn signal lever.  
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 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 the  
button is present 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 vehicles with an automatic gearbox to a standstill and hold them stationary for a few seconds. ACC remains active and  
the instrument cluster display shows ACC ready. During this time the vehicle will move off again automatically as soon as the vehicle in  
front moves off.  
After this time, the vehicle will automatically release the brakes. The vehicle will be free to roll and ACC control will be cancelled.  
Extend readiness to drive:  
—Depress the brake pedal.  
ACC remains active as long as the brake pedal is depressed. When you take your foot off the brake pedal, ACC remains ready to pull  
away for a few seconds.  
—Press the  
button.  
Readiness to move off is prolonged for a few seconds.  
The readiness to move off is ended if the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.  
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 120 m (around 400 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  
button.  
ACC is not yet performing a control intervention.  
Starting 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.  
Switching off  
1. Press and hold the  
button.  
The set speed is deleted.  
Changing to the speed limiter  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Select the speed limiter on the instrument cluster display.  
ACC is switched off.  
Depending on equipment, the  
button is either on the multifunction steering wheel or on the turn signal lever.  
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  
button.  
2. Press the or button.  
press the  
button repeatedly until the required distance is selected.  
The instrument cluster display shows the chosen 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.  
If the ACC has not taken control, the set distance and vehicle are not highlighted on the instrument cluster display.  
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 or 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 sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor (→ Vehicle care).  
—The view of the radar sensor is impaired due to the weather conditions, e.g. snow, or due to detergent deposits or coatings. Clean  
the radar sensor (→ Vehicle care).  
—The view of the radar sensor is impaired by add-on parts, number plate holders with trim frames or stickers. Keep the area around  
the radar sensor free (→ Accessories and replacement parts).  
—The radar sensor has 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).  
—The genuine Volkswagen badge is not used. Volkswagen recommends using Volkswagen Genuine Parts® or Volkswagen Genuine  
Accessories, which you can purchase from an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
—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 radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor (→ 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:  
—Vehicles with a manual gearbox: A forward gear other than 1st gear has been engaged and the speed is at least 25 km/h (16 mph).  
—Vehicles with an automatic gearbox: 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.  
—If control is to be started while the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal. Otherwise, do not depress the brake pedal.  
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.  
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.  
—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)).  
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.  
You can adjust the settings for the events to which the vehicle should react:  
—Reaction to the road layout.  
—Reaction to the permitted speed.  
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.  
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 regulation due to speed limit.  
Speed regulation due to a bend.  
Speed regulation due to a junction.  
Speed regulation due to a roundabout.  
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:  
During the announcement:  
1. Press the  
During system control intervention:  
1. Press the button.  
button.  
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.  
+ 1 km/h (1 mph):  
Press the  
button only when ACC is active.  
button only when ACC is active.  
- 1 km/h (1 mph):  
Press the  
+ 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:  
—Pedestrian Monitoring.  
—Cyclist Monitoring.  
The listed functions are automatically active when Front Assist is switched on.  
Detectable objects  
Front Assist can detect the following objects depending on vehicle equipment and country:  
—Vehicles.  
—Bicycles and motorcycles.  
— Pedestrians.  
Driving with Front Assist  
You can cancel the automatic braking interventions by steering or pressing the accelerator.  
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 driving situations by means of the radar sensor at the front of the vehicle. The range of the radar sensor is up to  
approximately 120 m (around 400 ft).  
Observe the limits of the radar sensor (→ Sensors). Always pay due attention and intervene yourself if necessary.  
After vehicle start  
Immediately after vehicle start or after a system restart, Front Assist is not available or only partially available. 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:  
—Oncoming vehicles or vehicles crossing your path.  
—Stationary or oncoming pedestrians; generally no reaction to persons without Pedestrian Monitoring.  
—Stationary or oncoming cyclists; additionally no reaction to crossing cyclists without Cyclist Monitoring.  
—When pedestrians and cyclists are not detected, for example because they are partially or fully hidden.  
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 TCS is switched off manually.  
—If ESC is performing a control intervention.  
—If ESC Sport (depending on equipment) is switched on (→ Brake support systems).  
—If several brake lights on the vehicle are faulty.  
—If there is a fault in at least one brake light on a trailer 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.  
—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 the radar sensor is covered by any auxiliary equipment, e.g. auxiliary headlights.  
—If the radar sensor is faulty.  
—After external force on components in the area of the radar sensor, e.g. after a rear-end collision.  
—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 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 the distance warning 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  
button.  
2. Switching Front Assist on or off.  
Depending on equipment, the  
In the Infotainment system:  
button is either on the multifunction steering wheel or on the turn signal lever.  
1. Open the Assist systems menu.  
2. Switch Front Assist on or off in the corresponding submenu.  
If you switch off Front Assist, the advance warning and distance warning will also be switched off. The yellow indicator lamp  
lights up in the instrument cluster display.  
Setting  
If Front Assist is switched on, you can switch the distance warning on and off in the Assist systems menu of the Infotainment system,  
depending on the vehicle equipment and country. This is initially always set corresponding to your previous journey.  
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 lights 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 radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor (→ Vehicle care).  
—The view of the radar sensor is impaired due to the weather conditions, e.g. snow, or due to detergent deposits or coatings. Clean  
the radar sensor (→ Vehicle care).  
—The view of the radar sensor is impaired by add-on parts, number plate holders with trim frames or stickers. Keep the area around  
the radar sensor free (→ Accessories and replacement parts).  
—The radar sensor has been displaced or damaged, e.g. due to damage to the front of the vehicle. Check whether damage is visible  
(→ Accessories and replacement parts).  
—Paint work or structural modifications were carried out on the front of the vehicle (→ Repairs and technical modifications).  
—The genuine Volkswagen badge is not used. Volkswagen recommends using Volkswagen Genuine Parts® or Volkswagen Genuine  
Accessories, which you can purchase from an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
—The system limits have been exceeded (→ Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist)).  
—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)).  
—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  
button.  
2. Switch Lane Assist on or off.  
Depending on equipment, the  
In the Infotainment system:  
button is either on the multifunction steering wheel or on the turn signal lever.  
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.  
1
2
3
Road lane markings detected. The system is ready to intervene on the side shown.  
Road lane markings detected. System is actively intervening on the indicated side.  
The system is not ready to intervene on the side shown.  
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.  
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 the  
button is available on 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 Travel Assist regulation at any time.  
Displays  
On the instrument cluster display: active regulation  
displayed.  
1
2
Adaptive lane guidance active.  
Set distance, no vehicle detected ahead.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, indicator lamps on the instrument cluster display show the status of Travel Assist:  
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.  
Depending on equipment, the driver’s seat belt is also briefly tensioned.  
Travel Assist will be deactivated if you do not respond to the prompt.  
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 and starting control  
1. When driving forward with ACC switched on, press the  
The vehicle switches from ACC to Travel Assist.  
button on the multifunction steering wheel.  
Depending on the driving situation, the vehicle switches to the following system statuses in Travel Assist:  
—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.  
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.  
Switching to ACC  
1. Press the  
button on the multifunction steering wheel.  
The vehicle switches from Travel Assist to the system status of ACC corresponding to the driving situation.  
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  
—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.  
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 mirror glass of the exterior mirrors 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 15 km/h (around 9 mph). Side Assist is deactivated at a  
vehicle speed below around 10 km/h (around 6 mph).  
WARNING  
Side Assist cannot replace the driver’s attention 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.  
Calibration  
The radar sensors calibrate themselves once in the first few kilometres after vehicle delivery and if the sensors are repaired. The sensor  
range may be limited during the calibration phase.  
Switching on and off  
You can view the current status of Side Assist on the instrument cluster display and in the Infotainment system. You can also switch  
Side Assist on and off there.  
On the display of the instrument cluster:  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Switch Side Assist on or off.  
Depending on equipment, the  
In the Infotainment system:  
button is either on the multifunction steering wheel or on the turn signal lever.  
1. Open the Assist systems menu.  
2. Switch Side Assist on or off in the corresponding submenu.  
After switching on, the yellow  
indicator lamp in the mirror glass of the exterior mirrors lights up once briefly.  
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 mirror glass of the exterior mirrors: Side Assist display.  
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 faster another vehicle approaches, the earlier there is a corresponding display in the exterior mirror.  
Lane change system “Side Assist Plus”  
If the vehicle is equipped with a lane keeping system (Lane Assist) and Lane Assist is switched on, 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 will be available again only after you have switched the ignition off and back on again and switched on Side Assist.  
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.  
With a manual gearbox, depress the clutch pedal fully or disengage the clutch.  
2. Engage the parking lock  
.
3. Apply the handbrake firmly.  
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. With a manual gearbox, select first gear for flat ground and uphill gradients, or reverse gear for downhill gradients, and then  
release the clutch.  
7. Release the brake.  
8. To engage the steering lock, turn the steering wheel slightly if necessary.  
9. Get out of the vehicle → . Watch out for other road users!  
10. 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 handbrake is applied firmly and that the indicator lamp lights up red on the  
instrument cluster display.  
● Ignition lock: Never remove the vehicle key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. This could cause the steering lock to  
engage suddenly. You will no longer be able to steer the vehicle.  
● 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 location.  
NOTICE  
The vehicle can slip away on uneven, loose, slippery or icy surfaces and may not be held securely even if the handbrake is applied.  
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.  
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 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.  
Between the front seats: handbrake with lock button  
(illustration).  
Applying the handbrake  
1. Pull the handbrake lever up firmly with the lock button pressed → Fig. 1 , →  
.
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up red when the handbrake is applied.  
Releasing the handbrake  
1. Lift the handbrake lever up slightly and press the lock button → Fig. 1.  
2. Guide the handbrake lever down whilst the lock button is pressed.  
WARNING  
If the handbrake is applied improperly, this can result in accidents, vehicle damage and serious injuries.  
● Always apply the handbrake firmly when parking the vehicle. The red indicator lamp lights up already even if the handbrake is  
only slightly applied. As a result, the vehicle will not be held securely.  
● Never drive the vehicle with the handbrake lightly applied. The brake can overheat, which can adversely affect the brake system. It  
can also cause premature wear to the rear brake pads.  
WARNING  
The handbrake is not designed to brake the vehicle. The braking distance is considerably longer as only the rear wheels are braked in  
some cases. This can result in accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.  
● To brake the vehicle, always use the foot brake and never the handbrake, except in an emergency.  
NOTICE  
If the handbrake is not applied fully and the brake pedal is released, the vehicle may move forward or backward a few centimetres  
(inches). This can result in damage to the vehicle.  
● Always apply the handbrake firmly before releasing the brake pedal.  
●This also applies when the parking lock is engaged.  
An acoustic warning is given if the vehicle is driven faster than around 6 km/h (around 4 mph) with the handbrake applied.  
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 →  
.
.
—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 promptly to the warnings issued by 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!  
Park Assist: The vehicle may be braked if the speed is too high or to reduce damage.  
A text message may also be displayed on the digital instrument cluster, depending on the vehicle equipment.  
Manoeuvre braking function of Park Distance Control  
The manoeuvre braking function is automatically activated every time the ignition is switched on.  
The manoeuvre braking function can be deactivated temporarily by means of the  
function button on the Park Distance Control  
display or in the vehicle settings of the Parking and manoeuvring menu.  
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 the drive  
position has been changed. Continue driving carefully for the first few metres, e.g. if there are other obstacles in the vicinity.  
The permanent deactivation of manoeuvre braking can be saved in the personalised user accounts, depending on the country.  
The settings change automatically when the user account is changed.  
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 switched off manually for trailer towing if a non-factory-fitted towing bracket is used.  
General notes  
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.  
The parking manoeuvre will be aborted after emergency braking by Park Assist due to an obstacle.  
After emergency braking by the Rear Traffic Alert, around 10 seconds must elapse before automatic braking intervention can  
take place again.  
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 →  
.
.
.
.
—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.  
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 →  
.
An automatic braking intervention can take place if the driver does not react when an obstacle is approaching (depending on  
equipment) (→ 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: display of Park Distance Control with  
rear sensors (depending on equipment).  
Infotainment system: Park Distance Control display  
(illustration).  
1
2
Obstacle indicator.  
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.  
White or grey image segment: obstacle outside the path of the vehicle.  
Switch the manoeuvre braking function off or on (depending on equipment).  
Mute audio signals.  
Park Distance Control settings  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, settings for Park Distance Control can be made in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system  
(→ Vehicle settings menu).  
Driving with a trailer  
The rear 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.  
In the centre console: button for Park Distance Control.  
Switching on  
1. Select reverse gear.  
press the  
button → Fig. 1.  
the vehicle rolls backwards.  
Switching off  
1. Disengage reverse gear and then press the  
move the selector lever to position  
button → Fig. 1.  
.
Park Distance Control also switches itself off if the vehicle is driven forwards at higher speed.  
If the screen display is closed by means of the function button in the Infotainment system, Park Distance Control still  
provides an acoustic warning about obstacles.  
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. Tap the home button to close the Park Distance Control display again.  
No automatic braking intervention takes place (→ Automatic braking intervention). The braking intervention can be switched  
on by means of the  
function button.  
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.  
a position was selected from the parking lock position  
.
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 shown on the digital instrument cluster display.  
Park Distance Control may be switched off completely.  
1. Check whether one of the above causes applies (→ 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 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.  
CAUTION  
Vehicles with a swivelling Volkswagen badge: people can sustain crush injuries when the rear view camera system is extended.  
● When engaging reverse gear, make sure that nobody is positioned directly at the boot lid who reaches into the path of the  
Volkswagen badge on the boot lid.  
Switching on  
Rear view camera system without parking mode selection:  
1. Select reverse gear.  
Switching off  
Rear view camera system without parking mode selection:  
1. Shift out of reverse gear.  
Infotainment system: parking using the rear view camera  
system.  
Choose parking space.  
Drive towards the selected parking space.  
Align the vehicle in the parking space.  
Road.  
1
2
3
4
Selected parking space.  
Side limits of the selected parking space.  
Rear limit of the parking space.  
Displays  
Red line: boundary or vehicle safety clearance.  
Green lateral line: extension of the vehicle.  
Adjust brightness, contrast and colour.  
When the camera image is switched on by engaging reverse gear, no function buttons are shown for safety reasons (depending on  
country).  
1. To show the function buttons, tap the Infotainment system screen.  
1. Position the vehicle in front of the parking space → Fig. 1  
2 .  
2. Select reverse gear.  
3. Reverse slowly and steer the vehicle so that the green lateral lines lead into the selected parking space. The green lines must  
correspond to the lateral boundary lines of the parking space → Fig. 1 3 .  
4. Stop when the red horizontal line reaches the rear limit → Fig. 1  
4 .  
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.  
Park Assist shows parking spaces that are suitable for parking and assists the driver when driving into and out of parking spaces.  
Function  
Park Assist is an extension of Park Distance Control.  
Park Assist steers the vehicle into a parking space while the driver operates the accelerator and brake, and also changes the gear  
selector position or gear when prompted →  
.
Available functions  
—Display suitable parking spaces on the Infotainment system.  
—Change the parking space selection in the Infotainment system.  
—Drive into suitable parallel and bay parking spaces.  
—Drive out of a parallel parking space.  
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).  
An automatic braking intervention can occur if the driver accelerates too strongly during the parking procedure. The parking  
manoeuvre can then be continued.  
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).  
The distance when driving past the parking space should be between around 0.5 m (around 1.6 ft) and around 2 m (around  
6.5 ft).  
Driving with a trailer  
Park Assist cannot be activated if a trailer is electrically connected to the vehicle.  
Park Assist must be switched off manually if a non-factory-fitted towing bracket is used.  
WARNING  
Park Assist is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system. Park 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.  
● Use the foot brake to slow the vehicle in a hazardous situation.  
WARNING  
If another function is operated on the Infotainment system when manoeuvring with the parking system, all active parking functions,  
including the acoustic warnings, will be switched off. No warnings are then given about a collision and no preventive interventions  
take place. This can result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
● Do not operate any other function in the Infotainment system while manoeuvring.  
NOTICE  
Park Assist uses parked vehicles, kerbs and other objects for orientation. If there are obstacles that are close to the ground, this can  
result in damage to components located low down on the vehicle such as tyres and wheel rims.  
● Pay attention to obstacles that are close to the ground when parking.  
● Brake and end the parking manoeuvre if necessary.  
NOTICE  
Any equipment that has been retrofitted to the vehicle, e.g. bicycle carriers, can prevent Park Assist from functioning properly and  
may cause damage.  
● Do not use Park Assist if add-on parts are fitted on the vehicle.  
In the centre console: button for Park Assist.  
In the digital instrument cluster display: parking modes for  
parking.  
Reverse parallel parking.  
Reverse perpendicular parking.  
Forward perpendicular parking.  
Looking for a parking space  
1. Press the  
button → Fig. 1.  
The indicator lamp lights up yellow and the park function is active.  
2. Drive slowly past a row of parked vehicles, paying attention to the traffic.  
Park Assist automatically searches for a suitable parking space.  
operate the turn signal to search for a parking space on the opposite side of the road.  
A parking mode is displayed when a parking space is detected → Fig. 2.  
3. If, for example, you wish to park in a perpendicular parking space in a forward direction, press the  
button and select the  
parking mode → Fig. 2  
.
press the button repeatedly to select one of several displayed parking spaces one after the other.  
Park Assist can be activated retrospectively. If the vehicle has previously driven past a suitable parking space, it will be  
displayed.  
On the digital instrument cluster display: parking  
perpendicular to the road.  
Choose parking space.  
Drive into a parking space.  
Manoeuvre in the parking space  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Prompt to drive forward.  
Your vehicle.  
Parked vehicle or obstacle.  
Detected parking space.  
Prompt to reverse.  
Prompt to brake.  
Progress bar (remaining relative distance).  
1. Stop the vehicle in front of or behind the parking space.  
2. Observe the prompt to drive into a parking space on the digital instrument cluster display → Fig. 1 5 .  
3. Select reverse gear when a reverse arrow appears on the digital instrument cluster display.  
4. Release the steering wheel.  
5. Release the brake.  
6. Observe text messages and displays on the digital instrument cluster display.  
7. Accelerate carefully.  
8. Brake the vehicle when an acoustic signal sounds, the display lights up or a text message appears on the digital instrument  
cluster display.  
9. To ensure the best possible parking result, always wait until Park Assist has finished turning the steering wheel at the end of the  
parking manoeuvre →  
.
10. If necessary, carry out several parking manoeuvres.  
When the parking procedure is completed, a text message is shown on the display of the digital instrument cluster.  
11. Parking the vehicle (→ Parking).  
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.  
On the digital instrument cluster display: reversing out of a  
parallel parking space.  
1
2
3
4
Parked vehicle.  
Your vehicle.  
Progress bar (remaining relative distance).  
Direction of travel when driving out of a parking space  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Use the turn signal lever to select the direction (left or right) in which you would like to drive out of the parking space.  
3. Select reverse gear.  
4. Release the steering wheel when the text message Steering intervention active! Please monitor vehicle area. is displayed.  
5. Accelerate carefully.  
6. Brake the vehicle when an acoustic signal sounds, the display lights up or when the request to drive forwards appears on the  
digital instrument cluster display.  
7. Continue the procedure for driving out of the parking space until a text message on the digital instrument cluster display and  
possibly an acoustic signal indicate that the procedure has been completed.  
8. Depress the brake pedal until Park Assist has finished steering or until the display goes out on the digital instrument cluster.  
9. Take over steering with the already set steering angle.  
10. Drive the vehicle out of the parking space →  
.
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.  
Park Assist cancels parking manoeuvre automatically  
Park Assist will cancel the parking manoeuvre if one of the following situations occurs:  
—
is pressed.  
—The driver intervenes using the steering wheel.  
—The driver door is opened.  
—The time limit or number of manoeuvres for parking are exceeded.  
— TCS is switched off or is taking corrective action.  
—There is a system fault.  
1. Restart the parking procedure.  
Park Assist is active and supports steering movements when the vehicle is stationary  
If Park Assist attempts to turn the steering wheel when the vehicle is stationary, the white symbol will appear on the digital  
instrument cluster display.  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
Park Assist parks inaccurately after a wheel change  
If Park Assist 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 adapt the new wheel circumferences.  
1. Drive a longer distance with the vehicle, including curves.  
Park Assist automatically adapts the new wheel circumferences.  
Rear Traffic Alert monitors crossing traffic at the rear when reversing out of a parking space or manoeuvring.  
Function  
Monitored area around the vehicle leaving the parking space  
(illustration).  
Radar sensors behind the rear bumper cover monitor the rear and side areas of the vehicle.  
The system detects approaching moving objects and warns the driver about the obstacle → Fig. 1, → . A warning signal sounds and  
the obstacle area is displayed in colour on the Infotainment system → Fig. 3 or a warning lamp is displayed together with a text  
message in the digital instrument cluster, depending on the vehicle equipment.  
Obstacle detected.  
An automatic braking intervention can take place if the driver does not react (→ Automatic braking intervention).  
If Park Distance Control is deactivated, no feedback can be given to the driver. The Rear Traffic Alert is also temporarily  
deactivated.  
WARNING  
Rear Traffic Alert is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system. For  
stationary, slow-moving or very fast approaching objects, the system may not react or may not react in time. 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.  
● Pay attention to the traffic situation and the area around the vehicle when driving out of a parking space.  
● React promptly to the visual and acoustic warnings of Rear Traffic Alert.  
Switching on and off  
1. To select the function on the digital instrument cluster, press the  
button on the steering wheel.  
depending on equipment, open the Parking and manoeuvring menu in the vehicle settings of the Infotainment system  
(→ Vehicle settings menu).  
2. Switch Rear Traffic Alert on or off.  
This setting can be saved in the user accounts of the personalisation function and can therefore change automatically when  
the user account is changed.  
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Using the vehicle in other countries and continents
Introduction to the topic (Driver assist systems)
Cruise control system
Speed limiter
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Predictive cruise control system
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist)
Lane keeping system (Lane Assist)
Travel Assist
Lane change system (Side Assist)
Parking
Handbrake
Parking systems
Park Distance Control
Rear view camera system
Park Assist
Rear Traffic Alert

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