Get Parking and maneuvering Guide for Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

Parking and maneuvering

Parking the vehicle

Parking

1. Press and hold the brake pedal.

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

3. Set the electronic parking brake.

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

5. Stop the engine and switch the ignition off.

The red

indicator light in the instrument cluster display will turn on ⇒

.

6. Release the brake.

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

8. Exit the vehicle ⇒

. Pay attention to other road users.

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

WARNING

Parking the vehicle incorrectly can result in the vehicle rolling, even on slight downhill slopes. Accidents and serious or

fatal injuries could result.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure the electronic parking brake is activated and the red warning light

comes on in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit display once the ignition has been switched off.

Ignition switch: Never remove the remote vehicle key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in motion.

Otherwise, the steering lock could engage suddenly. Then you would not be able to steer the vehicle.

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

WARNING

If you leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle, they may accidentally set the

vehicle in motion or be subjected 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 surroundings

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

.

NOTICE

Any unevenness in the ground, as well as sand or mud, may prevent the vehicle from being parked safely. This can result

in damage to the vehicle.

Always park the vehicle on ﬁrm and level ground.

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NOTICE

Vehicle components that are low to the ground such as the bumpers, spoilers, and parts of the suspension may collide

with objects protruding up from the ground when they are driven over. The vehicle can be damaged.

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

Rear seat information

The function depends on the vehicle equipment.

If the ignition is switched off, a message appears in the Infotainment system to remind you not to leave behind passengers in

the rear seats ⇒

.

If a rear door was used prior to driving, a message will also be displayed in the instrument cluster and a warning tone will

sound if necessary. The warning tone can be set in the vehicle settings of the Infotainment system.

Rear seat information muted.

Electronic parking brake

The electronic parking brake secures

the parked vehicle to prevent it rolling

away. It can be used to brake the

vehicle in an emergency.

Fig. 121 In the center console: button for the electronic parking brake.

Switching on

The red warning light in the instrument cluster comes on when the vehicle is held securely in place.

1. When the vehicle is stationary, pull and hold the button for the electronic parking brake

ﬁg. 121.

The yellow indicator light in the

button comes on and the red

warning light in the instrument cluster comes on.

The electronic parking brake is engaged.

Switching off

1. Switch the ignition on.

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2. Press the brake pedal and press the

button.

The indicator light in the button and the red

warning light in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit will turn off.

Automatic switch-on if you leave the vehicle incorrectly

On vehicles with an automatic transmission, if the system detects that the vehicle has been exited improperly, it can switch on

the electronic parking brake automatically ⇒

.

WARNING

Parking the vehicle incorrectly can result in the vehicle rolling, even on slight downhill slopes. Accidents and serious or

fatal injuries could result.

When parking the vehicle, always follow the steps of the parking procedure in the speciﬁed order ⇒ Parking.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure the electronic parking brake is activated and the red

the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit display comes on after switching off the ignition.

warning light in

Automatic switch-off when starting to drive

If one of the following situations occurs when the driver door is closed, the electronic parking brake will release automatically

as you drive off ⇒

:

Automatic transmission: A gear is engaged and the accelerator pedal is pressed.

WARNING

If the accelerator pedal is accidentally pressed when the electronic parking brake is activated, this may release the

electronic parking brake. The vehicle will start moving. Accidents and serious injuries could result.

Do not press the accelerator pedal when the engine is running and a gear is engaged if the vehicle is to be brought

to a standstill.

Starting to drive on steep inclines or with increased vehicle weight

You can prevent the electronic parking brake from releasing automatically if you pull the

while starting to drive.

button upward for a short time

If more engine power is required when starting to drive, the electronic parking brake will release only after the

released.

switch is

Holding Force on Steep Inclines

If the gradient of the parking area is too steep, the vehicle may not be held securely in place.

The warning light in the instrument cluster display will flash red and a message will appear.

1. Park the vehicle in a different parking space with a lower gradient.

The vehicle is not held securely in place until the

indicator light stays on.

Driving through a car wash

If you would not like the electronic parking brake to switch on automatically, e.g. in a car wash, note the following:

1. Automatic transmission: Put the vehicle in neutral N.

Emergency braking function

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Only use the emergency braking function in an emergency, if the vehicle cannot be stopped using the brake pedal ⇒

1. Pull and hold the switch.

.

The vehicle will brake abruptly. A warning chime will also sound at the same time.

The electronic parking brake is switched on when the vehicle is stationary.

WARNING

The electronic parking brake is not designed for braking the vehicle, as doing so increases the braking distance. This

could result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always use the brake pedal to brake the vehicle and never the electronic parking brake unless it is an emergency.

Noises can be heard when you switch the electronic parking brake on of off. This may also occur during an automatic

check.

Troubleshooting

/

Electronic parking brake malfunction

The yellow central warning light comes on. The

display.

symbol with a message is additionally shown in the instrument cluster

There is a system malfunction.

1. Contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The electronic parking brake does not switch off

The requirements for switching off the electronic parking brake are not met ⇒ Electronic parking brake.

The 12 V vehicle battery is drained ⇒ Preparing and Performing a Jump-start.

Information about the parking systems

Safety instructions

WARNING

Parking systems are not a replacement for the driver's attention and can only operate within the limitations of the system.

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

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

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

vehicle.

Always keep an eye on the direction of travel and the vehicle surroundings when parking.

Pay particular attention to small children, animals and objects when parking.

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

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

warning.

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

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NOTICE

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

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

Sensor and camera boundaries

Various sensors and cameras that detect the vehicle surroundings ultrasonically, by radar waves, and visually are located on

and in the vehicle. The various parking systems use different combinations of sensors. All sensors have technical and physica

limits ⇒

In some situations, some objects may not be detected, e.g. trailer draw bars, narrow poles, fences, posts, and trees,

extremely low or high obstacles, or trunk lids that are opening or already open ⇒

:

.

The parking system coverage areas have “blind” spots in their range where they cannot detect people and objects.

Dirt, ice, or water on the sensors and cameras may be detected as obstacles or prevent the detection of objects in some

cases. In addition to dirt and snow, soap residue or other coatings can also impair the sensor range → page , Exterior

care and cleaning.

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

objects may not be detected or may be detected incorrectly.

Certain objects, such as small posts or grating, cannot be shown or cannot be adequately shown due to the resolution of

the screen and if there is insufﬁcient lighting.

The cameras only show two-dimensional images on the screen. Due to the lack of depth of ﬁeld, it may be difﬁcult or

impossible to identify protruding objects or recesses in the road.

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

become acquainted with the functions.

Requirements

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

legal provisions.

General information

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

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

The doors and trunk lid are closed.

The outside mirrors must not be folded in.

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

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

The vehicle must be on level ground.

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

Engine is running.

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

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

chimes will be deactivated.

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Finding a suitable parking space

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

maneuver.

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

Automatic braking intervention

The automatic braking function of the

parking system helps to avoid

collisions once an obstacle is detected.

Parking systems with braking support

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

⇒

.

The automatic braking support of Park Distance Control is only possible in the rear area.

WARNING

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

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

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

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

vehicle.

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

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

When is automatic braking available?

A parking system has been activated by the driver.

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

What happens during an automatic braking intervention?

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

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

Automatic braking

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

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

Maneuver braking for Park Distance Control

Maneuver braking brakes only in the event of obstacles in the rear area and is automatically switched on after each time the

ignition is switched on.

Maneuver braking can be temporarily deactivated via the

function key in the Park Distance Control screen display.

After a braking intervention, maneuver braking may be inactive for a short distance or may only be ready for operation

after a gear change. Drive carefully for the first few meters, e.g. in case of further obstacles in the vicinity.

General information

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

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

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

support can occur again.

Troubleshooting

The parking system is functioning differently than expected

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

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

The sensors are dirty or covered in ice ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning , ⇒

The camera is dirty or icy and the camera image is unclear ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning , ⇒

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

.

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

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

example on the front of the vehicle or the suspension ⇒

.

Fault displays

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

NOTICE

If you use the parking system despite a malfunction, the vehicle may be damaged.

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

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

Volkswagen Service Facility.

No sensor range or Park Distance Control malfunction

If a sensor malfunctions, the sensor area is deactivated. The symbol shows the affected sensor area in the Infotainment

system.

Park Distance Control is switched off completely if necessary.

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

applicable, a message will appear in the instrument cluster display.

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

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

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

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

Maneuver braking restricted or not available

A message is displayed in the Infotainment system or instrument cluster.

Automatic braking occurs unexpectedly or does not occur as usual. If the function is switched off, automatic braking does not

occur.

1. Check the sensors on the vehicle for damage or dirt and clean them if necessary ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning.

2. Switch the ignition off and back on again.

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

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

Malfunction of Camera Image of the Rear View Camera System

The camera image is unclear, “ﬂickering” or has been disabled.

A technical malfunction may have occurred.

1. In the event of an unclear camera image, clean the Rear View Camera system ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning.

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

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

Parking Function Screen Not Displayed Following Activation

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

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

1. Switch the parking system off and on again.

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

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

Park Distance Control (PDC)

Introduction

Park Distance Control assists the driver

when parking and warns if there are

obstacles.

System function

Using ultrasonic sensors, Park Distance Control detects the distance between the vehicle and an obstacle.

The Park Distance Control warns you of a collision via colored segments on the screen of the Infotainment system and via

warning chimes ﬁg. 122, ⇒

.

If the driver does not respond to an approaching obstacle, automatic braking support may intervene (depending on the vehicle

equipment) → page , Automatic braking intervention.

WARNING

The Park Distance Control is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. Park

Distance Control might not be able to detect some obstacles and may not react, may react late, or may react in a way that

is undesired. If you do not take care, there is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.

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

vehicle.

React quickly to the Park Distance Control visual warnings and chimes.

Apply the brakes using the brake pedal before encountering an obstacle.

NOTICE

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

been reached, at the latest, when the second to last segment is displayed in the Park Distance Control screen or a

continuous warning tone sounds. There is a risk of damage to the vehicle.

Always brake the vehicle in good time before encountering an obstacle.

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NOTICE

Depending on the vehicle equipment, distances to obstacles in the side areas are also displayed. Any obstacles that enter

these areas from the outside are not displayed. The vehicle may be damaged in this instance.

In order to fully scan and display the side areas, move the vehicle a few meters forwards or backwards.

Screen display

Fig. 122 Infotainment system: display of rear Park Distance Control (general example).

Red section of the image: Nearby obstacle. The vehicle is at risk. Brake!

Yellow section of the image: Obstacle in the

path of the vehicle. The vehicle is at risk. Steer around the obstacle. White or gray section of the image: Obstacle outside

of the vehicle's path.

chimes.

Switch maneuver braking on and off (depending on the vehicle equipment).

Mute the warnin

Park Distance Control settings

Depending on the vehicle equipment, settings for the Park Distance Control can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in the

Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.

Switching Park Distance Control (PDC) on and off

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

and Safety instructions.

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Fig. 123 In the center console: Park Distance Control button (depending on the vehicle equipment).

The Park Distance Control button is located in the center console or in the Infotainment system, depending on the vehicle

equipment.

Switching on

1. Select the reverse gear.

Or: tap the

function key in the Infotainment system (depending on the vehicle equipment).

Or: Press the

button in the center console (depending on the vehicle equipment) ﬁg. 123.

Or: The vehicle will roll backward.

Switching off

1. Tap the

function key in the Infotainment system (depending on the vehicle equipment).

Or: Press the

button in the center console (depending on the vehicle equipment) ﬁg. 123.

Or: engage the P selector lever position.

Park Distance Control also switches off when forward travel becomes faster.

Automatic activation when driving forwards

Park Distance Control activates automatically in the event of an obstacle in the front area, e.g. in dense trafﬁc or when driving

into a garage.

The function can be deactivated in the Park Distance Control settings in the Infotainment system.

1. To close the screen, tap the home button

No automatic braking intervention takes place → page , Automatic braking intervention . The braking support can be

switched on via the function key.

in the Infotainment system.

The function is available again under the following conditions:

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

again.

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

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

If an obstacle is detected in front of the vehicle, the Park Distance Control display appears in the Infotainment system. If

the vehicle continues to approach the obstacle, a warning chime also sounds.

If Park Distance Control only has sensors in the rear area, automatic activation is not possible when driving forward or

when the vehicle rolls backward.

Rear View Camera (Rear View)

Introduction

The Rear View Camera system in the

rear of the vehicle makes it easier for

the driver to see behind the vehicle

and assists when parking.

System function

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

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

.

WARNING

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

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

is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.

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

vehicle.

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

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

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

in the parking space.

If a camera is installed in the trunk lid, the orientation lines are also hidden if the trunk lid is open.

Switching the Rear View Camera system on and off

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

and Safety instructions.

The operation of the Rear View Camera system depends on the vehicle equipment.

Switching on

Rear View Camera system without parking mode selection:

1. Select the reverse gear.

Rear View Camera system with parking mode selection:

1. Select the reverse gear.

Or: tap the

function key in the Infotainment system (depending on the vehicle equipment).

button (depending on the vehicle equipment).

Or: press the

Switching off

Rear View Camera system without parking mode selection:

1. Disengage reverse gear.

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Parking and maneuvering for Your Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

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