Get Electronic parking brake Guide for Volkswagen Tayron SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

● Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the electronic parking brake is switched on and that the indicator lamp lights up red

in the digital instrument cluster.

Rear seat reminder

The function depends on the vehicle equipment.

When the ignition is switched off, a text message in the Infotainment system reminds you not to leave any passengers behind in the

rear seats →

If a rear door was used before the journey, a text message is also displayed in the digital instrument cluster and an acoustic warning

may sound. The acoustic warning can be activated and deactivated using the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system.

Rear seat reminder muted.

The electronic parking brake secures the stationary vehicle against rolling away. In an emergency, the vehicle’s brakes can be

applied.

Switching on

In centre console: button for the electronic parking brake.

1. When the vehicle is stationary, pull and hold the

The indicator lamp in the digital instrument cluster lights up red when the electronic parking brake is switched on.

The indicator lamp in the button lights up yellow → Fig. 1.

button for the electronic parking brake → Fig. 1.

Switching off

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Depress the brake pedal and press the

button.

The indicator lamp in the button → Fig. 1 and the red indicator lamp in the digital instrument cluster go out.

Automatic switch-on if the driver does not leave the vehicle correctly

In vehicles with automatic gearbox, the electronic parking brake may switch itself on automatically if it is detected that the driver has

not left the vehicle correctly →

WARNING

If the vehicle is not parked properly, it can roll away even on a slight downhill gradient. This can result in accidents and serious or

fatal injuries.

● Always follow the described sequence when parking the vehicle (→ Parking).

● Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the electronic parking brake is switched on and that the indicator lamp lights up red

in the digital instrument cluster when the ignition is switched off.

Automatic switch-off when driving off

If the driver door is closed and a gear selector position is then engaged and the accelerator pressed, the electronic parking brake will

release automatically upon moving off →

WARNING

If the accelerator is unintentionally pressed when the electronic parking brake is engaged, the electronic parking brake may release.

The vehicle starts to move. This can result in accidents and severe injuries.

● If the vehicle should be kept stationary, do not press the accelerator when the engine is running and a gear selector position is

engaged.

Moving off on uphill gradients with increased vehicle weight

If higher engine power is required when moving off on a gradient, the electronic parking brake can be prevented from switching off

automatically for a maximum of 30 seconds by pulling the

button.

This can make it easier to move off when towing a trailer.

1. Select a gear position.

2. Pull the

3. Press the accelerator.

4. Release the button when sufficient engine power is available.

button.

The electronic parking brake is switched off.

Holding force on steep gradients

If the slope of the parking location is too steep, it may not be possible for the vehicle to be held continuously.

The indicator lamp in the digital instrument cluster display flashes red and a text message is displayed.

1. Park the vehicle in another parking space with less of a gradient.

The vehicle is not held securely until the indicator lamp lights up continuously.

Deactivating the roll-away protection

In certain situations, for example, for towing or in a car wash, the vehicle must remain able to roll and the electronic parking brake

must not activate automatically. For this, the roll-away protection can be temporarily deactivated in selector lever position

→

Prerequisites

Vehicle is stationary.

Ignition is switched on.

Electronic parking brake was switched off.

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Select neutral position

3. Confirm the text message The roll-away protection will be deactivated. on the Infotainment system.

4. To activate the roll-away protection again, press the brake pedal and engage a gear selector position.

switch the ignition off and then back on again.

The automatic text message when the neutral position is engaged can be deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment

system. The roll-away protection can also be deactivated in this menu.

NOTICE

If the electronic parking brake engages automatically in the car wash or when towing, the vehicle may be damaged.

● Deactivate the roll-away protection in these situations.

● Leave the vehicle key in the vehicle. Otherwise, the ignition will then switch off automatically and the roll-away protection

function will be activated again.

Using a car wash

—To prevent the electronic parking brake from switching on automatically, deactivate the roll-away protection in the Infotainment

system.

Emergency braking function

The emergency braking function should be used only in those situations where the vehicle cannot be stopped using the foot brake→

1. Pull and hold the

button.

The vehicle brakes strongly. An acoustic warning sounds at the same time.

The electronic parking brake is switched on when the vehicle comes to a stop.

WARNING

The electronic parking brake is not designed to brake the vehicle, as this increases the braking distance. This can result in accidents

and severe or fatal injuries.

● To brake the vehicle, always use the foot brake and never the electronic parking brake, except in an emergency.

Noises may be heard when the electronic parking brake is switched on or off. This can also be the case with an automatic test.

Fault in electronic parking brake

The warning lamp lights up red. A text message is displayed.

There is a system fault. The electronic parking brake does not switch on completely or does not switch off when driving.

1. Switch the ignition off and then back on again.

2. Operate the

button again.

The vehicle is safely parked if the indicator lamp lights up red in the digital instrument cluster without any other warning lamp

lighting up.

Red warning lamp remains lit

2. Park the vehicle on flat ground if possible and secure against rolling away by engaging the parking lock

3. Seek expert assistance.

Fault in electronic parking brake

The yellow warning lamp remains lit continuously. A text message is displayed.

There is a system fault.

1. Go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Button for the electronic parking brake is defective or faulty

When the button for the electronic parking brake is operated, the indicator lamp flashes red and the yellow warning lamp lights up

continuously.

The button may be faulty or it is operated for longer than around 30 seconds.

1. If the button was operated for too long, hold the vehicle with the brake pedal and release the button.

2. To park the vehicle safely, switch on the electronic parking brake again and check whether the indicator lamp lights up

continuously.

if the fault is still displayed, engage the parking lock

3. If the button is faulty, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

The electronic parking brake is working but does not switch itself off

—The 12-volt vehicle battery is discharged (→ Jump starting).

If another road user is approaching from the rear, the exit warning system issues a warning about obstacles when the doors are

opened.

Function

In the exterior mirror housings: display of the exit warning

system (illustration).

Radar sensors behind the rear bumper cover monitor the area behind the vehicle. When cyclists are approaching, for example, the

indicator lamps in the housing of the exterior mirror light up yellow → Fig. 1. If the door is opened, the indicator lamps first flash

briefly and a warning signal sounds →

WARNING

The exit warning system is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and works exclusively within the system limits. For

stationary, slow-moving or very fast approaching objects, the indicator may not light up or may not light up in time. If you do not pay

due attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.

● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.

● When opening doors, pay attention to the vehicle surroundings, e.g. pedestrians or cyclists.

Electronic parking brake for Your Volkswagen Tayron SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

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