Get Parking and manoeuvring -> Rear View Assistant Guide for Volkswagen Touareg SUV Third Generation (2018-2025)

When driving with a trailer

Rear View Assistant

Introduction to the topic

For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device

and an electrically connected trailer, a

corresponding graphic will be shown on the

infotainment system display . The values for

the distance of the tra- sera part of the vehicle

will not be shown.

The reversing assistant makes it

easier for the driver to see to the rear

and assists when parking.

For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device,

the distance range for the continuous audible

signal at the rear of the vehicle is somewhat

greater.

WARNING

Do not be distracted from traffic by the images

displayed on the screen.

The reversing assistant shows the area behind

the vehicle on the infotainment system's display.

The guidance lines facilitate the view to the rear

depending on the selected mode.

NOTICE

Reversing assistant modes

The automatic engagement of the OPS when

approaching an obstacle only works the first

time when driving below approx. 10-15 km/h

(6-9 mph).

● If the display was switched off, one of the

following operations must be performed:

– Switch the ignition off and on again.

– OR: drive at a higher speed than necessary

and then drive again at a lower speed.

– OR: move the selector lever to position P

Depending on the equipment, the following modes

are available:

– Mode 1: Reverse parking in reverse gear,

e.g. in a car park.

– Mode 2: Reverse parking in line, e.g. at the

edge of the track.

You can switch between the available modes

by pressing the function button on the

infotainment system display.

and pull it out again.

– OR: Switch on the electronic parking brake

and switch it off again.

System limitations

The images of the reversing assistant on the

display are only two-dimensional. Due to the

lack of spatial depth, protruding objects or

cavities in the road, for example, are only visible

with difficulty or not at all.

– OR: Deactivate and reactivate automatic

switching in the infotainment system menu

→ p. 238.

It may take a few seconds for the acoustic

or optical signals to be emitted.

Under certain circumstances, the reversing

assistant does not detect objects such as bars,

fences, posts or thin trees that could damage

the vehicle.

cas.

The system displays the guidance lines

independently of the vehicle's surroundings,

there is no automatic obstacle detection. The

driver has to assess himself whether

the vehicle fits in the parking space.

Parking and

239

The driver must be familiar with the system.

WARNING

The vehicle must not be damaged in any way.

Have the system checked by a specialist

workshop if the position or mounting angle

of the camera has changed, e.g. after a

rear-end collision.

The image from the cameras cannot

accurately estimate the distance to obstacles

(people, vehicles, etc.) and their use could

lead to accidents and serious injuries.

● Camera lenses enlarge and distort the field

of view, and objects on the screen appear

different and inaccurate.

Do not exceed a speed of approx.

15 km/h (9 mph)

.

Width of parking space: width of vehicle + 0.2

m

Keep a distance of approx. 1 metre from the

NOTICE

parking space (only for mode 2).

● The images of the reversing assistant on the

display are only two-dimensional. Due to the

lack of spatial depth, protruding objects or

cavities in the road surface, for example, are

only visible with difficulty or not at all.

Length of the parking space: approx.

8 m (mode 2 only)

Adjusting the display of the reversing

assistant

Various adjustments, e.g. to brightness,

● Under certain circumstances, the Reverse

Assist does not detect objects such as bars,

fences, posts or thin trees, which could

damage the vehicle.

contrast and colour, can be made by pressing

-

+

thefunction buttons

, or by moving the

corresponding scroll button.

● The system displays the auxiliary lines and

boxes independently of the vehicle's

surroundings, no automatic obstacle

detection takes place. The driver has to

assess himself whether the vehicle fits into

the

– Stop the vehicle in a safe place.

– Switch on the ignition.

– Switch on the infotainment system.

– Engage reverse gear.

– Press the function button .

– Make the desired settings in the menu.

parking.

The reversing assistant hides all lines and

auxiliary guidance surfaces when the factory-

fitted towing device is electrically connected to a

trailer.

Instructions for use

Note

, on page 234, and

and

, at the

beginning of this chapter, on page 240.

→

p. 278.

To familiarise yourself with the system,

Necessary

conditions

for

parking

and

the guidance lines and their function, Volks-

wagen recommends practising parking and

manoeuvring with the Reversing Assistant in a

place with little traffic or in a car park in good

weather conditions and in good weather

conditions.

manoeuvring with Reversing Assistant

The tailgate must be closed.

The area behind the vehicle must be clearly,

clearly and completely visible.

The parking or manoeuvring area shall be a

level surface.

visibility.

The vehicle shall not be excessively loaded at

the rear.

240

Instruction manual

Operating the reversing assistant

Note , on page 234, and and

, at the

beginning of this chapter, on page 240.

Fig. 174 Display on the infotainment system screen:

Reversing assistant, mode 2 co nnected.

Fig. 173 Display on the infotainment system

screen: reversing assistant, mode 1 co nnected.

Legend of fig. 173 and fig. 174

Depending on the equipment: switch

the OPS sound on or off.

Adjust the display: brightness, contrast

and colour.

Change to battery parking (mode 1).

Switch to in-line parking (mode 2).

Parking aid menu with mode 2.

Left margin of the image: show the

reduced display of the OPS. Right image

margin: hide the menu.

Switching the reversing assistant on and off

Left image margin: hide the reduced

display of the OPS. Right image margin:

hide the menu.

The reversing assistant switches on and off

automatically.

Depending on the equipment: display

the OPS.

Exit the current representation.

x

Function

How to run with the ignition switched on

Move the selector lever to the R position.

Mode 1 is shown on the infotainment system display.

Vehicles with OPS: In addition, a reduced display of the OPS is shown in

the left-hand margin of the infotainment system screen.

Automatic switching on of

the display:

Switch off the ignition.

OR: drive forward at more than 15 km/h (9 mph) or for more than

approx. 10 seconds.

Automatic shutdown of the

display:

OR: approx. 10 seconds after disengaging reverse gear. On vehicles with

OPS, immediately after disengaging reverse gear.

Press one of the physical buttons on the infotainment system or the

function of the display.

Vehicles with OPS: Press the function button .

Vehicles with OPS: Press the key .

Hide the image of the

reversing assistant:

The image is hidden after approx. 10 seconds. Vehicles with OPS:

The full screen mode of the OPS is displayed.

Parking and

241

Function

How to run with the ignition switched on

Re-display the image of

the reversing assistant:

Shift the selector lever into position or engage reverse gear.

Vehicles with OPS: Press the function button .

Yellow lines mark the late delimitations,

Battery parking (mode 1)

depending on the turn of the steering

wheel. The area marked in yellow ends at

approx.

Note , on page 234, and and , at the

beginning of this chapter, on page 240.

2 metres behind the vehicle on the road

surface.

Green lines Show the extension of the vehicle

to the rear. The area marked in green

ends approx. 2 metres behind the vehicle

on the road. These orientation lines do not

change as the vehicle turns in front of the

vehicle.

Parking with Reverse Assist (mode 1)

–

The conditions for parking with the

reverse parking assistant must be fulfilled

.

– Drive slowly past the parking space.

– Position the vehicle in front of the parking space.

miento → fig. 175 .

2

– Engage reverse gear.

– Slowly back up while turning the steering

wheel so that the yellow lines run into the

selected parking space along the side

boundary lines .

Fig. 175 Display on the infotainment system screen:

parking with reverse assist, mode 1.

1

Legend to fig. 175 : Causeway

3

–

Please note the following message: Test the

2

3

Selected parking space

trajectory!

Lateral delimitation lines of the selected

parking space

– The vehicle must be positioned in the selected

parking space so that the green and yellow

lines coincide with the parking space

delineation lines.

side mitation

3

4

Rear parking space delineation

e.g. the kerbside, e.g. the kerb of the

pavement

of the selected shaft.

– Stop the vehicle, at the latest, when the red

line has reached the boundary marking.

will be, e.g., the kerbside

.

4

Legend to fig. 175

Find a parking space.

Drive to the selected parking space.

Manoeuvre.

Red line Marks the safety distance. The red line is

approx. 0.4 metres behind the vehicle on the

road. This guidance line does not change as

you turn the steering wheel.

242

Instruction manual

In-line parking (mode 2)

Note

, on page 234, and

and , at the beginning of this chapter, on page 240.

Fig. 176 Display on the infotainment system screen: Reversing assistant, mode 2.

In mode 2,

a three-

Legend to fig. 176 : Roadway

page online help on the device can be accessed

via the menu.

1

Rear boundary of the parking space, e.g.

the kerbside

2

3

Parking with Reverse Assist (mode 2)

Lateral boundary lines of the selected

parking space

1. The necessary conditions must be met for

parking with the rear parking assistant

.

Measure the parking space.

Drive to the selected parking space.

Manoeuvre.

2. Position the vehicle parallel to the

parking strip at a distance of approx.

1m.

Red horizontal line Marks the following distance.

The red horizontal line is approx. 0.4

metres behind the vehicle on the road.

3. Engage reverse gear.

4. Press the function button

formode 2 on

the infotainment system display. When

changing to mode 2, the guidance lines and

auxiliary surfaces on both sides of the road

are shown.

Yellow curved line Turning point to the other

side when parking. When the yellow

curved line touches the kerb or other

parking space boundary, turn the

steering wheel to the opposite side.

Yellow auxiliary surface Marked area for

measuring the in-line parking space. Free

space parallel to the vehicle required for

the parking manoeuvre. The area shown

must therefore fit completely into the

parking space.

5. Turn on the indicator corresponding to the

side of the road on which you want to park.

Once the indicator has been switched on,

the unnecessary line and the auxiliary area

disappear.

6. If necessary, correct the position of the

vehicle so that the yellow auxiliary surface

shown on the display is flushside

The guidance lines and auxiliary surfaces do not

change as the steering wheel is turned.

3

boundary

of theselected

parking space(e.g. kerb) and ends in front

2

of a rear boundary

vehicle).

(e.g. a parked

→ fig. 176 .

7. Turn the steering wheel as far as it will go in

the direction of the selected parking space

and reverse slowly

.

Parking and

243

Parking with the reverse parking assistant (mode

2) (continued)

11. Stop the vehicle at the latest when the red

horizontal line has reached the rear

2

boundary, e.g. the parked vehicle.

.

8. Please note the following message: Test the

12. If necessary, correct the position.

trajectory!

9. When the curved yellow line touches the de-

lateral limitation

3 of the parking space

If you select , stop the vehicle and turn the

steering wheel to the opposite side as far as

it will go.

10. Continue reversing slowly until the vehicle

1

is parallel to the road within the parking

space.

– If the driver is not yet familiar with the

system.

Peripheral vision system (Area

View)

– If the position or mounting angle of the

cameras has changed, e.g. after a collision.

Have the system checked by a specialist

workshop.

Introduction to the topic

2) Examples of optical illusions caused by

cameras:

The Area View system helps to see the

vehicle's surroundings in real time and to

detect obstacles in good time.

The images from the cameras of the peripheral

vision system are only two-dimensional. Due to

the lack of spatial depth, it is difficult or

impossible to see on the screen any depressions

in the ground, objects protruding from the

ground or parts protruding from other vehicles.

Using multiple cameras, the system generates a

representation that is displayed on the

infotainment system screen.

Situations where objects or other vehicles are

shown closer or further away on the screen than

they actually are:

The functions and representations of the system

may vary depending on whether the vehicle is

equipped with parking assistance or not.

– If you go from a flat surface to a pen- dient

one.

– If moving from a slope to a flat surface.

Particularities

– If the vehicle is heavily laden on the tra-

sera side.

1) In the following cases the system shall not be

used:

– If the level control is faulty.

– If the vehicle approaches overhanging objects.

These objects may also be outside the angle

of visibility of the cameras when approaching

them.

– If a reliable image is not displayed or if the

image is distorted, e.g. in case of poor

visibility or if the lens is dirty.

System limitations

– If the area around the vehicle is unclear or

incompletely visualised.

Under certain circumstances, the camera does

not pick up objects such as e.g. towbars, bars,

fences, thin posts or trees, or an open or

opening tailgate, and

– If the vehicle is heavily laden on the tra-

sera side.

that could damage the vehicle.

244

Instruction manual

Parking and manoeuvring -> Rear View Assistant for Your Volkswagen Touareg SUV Third Generation (2018-2025)

Related Topics

Parking and manoeuvring