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—The system limitations are not adhered to (→ Lane Change System (Side Assist)).

—The vehicle could be damaged in the radar sensor area, for example from parking barriers. Check if there is any

noticeable damage (→ Accessories and replacement parts).

—The view of the radar sensors is limited by attachments, bicycle rack systems or stickers. Clear the area around the

field of view of the radar sensor (→ Accessories and replacement parts).

—Painting work was carried out on or structural modifications were made to the area around the radar sensors, to

the rear of the vehicle or to the suspension (→ Repairs and technical modifications).

—The side mirrors have been covered with after-market tinting films (→ Repairs and technical modifications).

—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

1. Press and hold the brake pedal.

In vehicles with a manual transmission, press the clutch down completely or disengage the clutch.

2. In vehicles with an automatic transmission, move the selector lever into theP position (parking lock).

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. With a manual transmission, engage the 1st gear if the vehicle is on a level or an uphill surface, or engage the

reverse gear if the vehicle is on a downhill surface. Release the clutch pedal.

7. Release the brake.

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

9. Exit the vehicle → . Pay attention to other road users.

10. 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

The vehicle can slip on uneven, loose, slippery or icy surfaces and may not be able to be safely held despite the

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electronic parking brake being switched on. This can result in damage to the vehicle.

● Always park the vehicle on level and suitable ground.

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 reminder

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 activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment

system.

Rear seat reminder 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. 1 In the center console: button for the electronic

parking brake (general example).

Switching on

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

If the electronic parking brake is switched on, the red indicator light comes on in the instrument cluster.

The yellow indicator light in the button comes on → fig. 1.

Switching off

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Press the brake pedal and press the button.

The indicator light in the → fig. 1 button and the red warning light in the instrument cluster will turn off.

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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 warning light in the

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

Automatic switch-off when starting to drive

If a gear is engaged when the driver door is closed and the accelerator pedal is pressed, the electronic parking brake

will switch off automatically →

.

For vehicles with a manual transmission, the electronic parking brake will switch off when you press the clutch down

completely.

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 remain

stationary.

Starting on slopes with an increased vehicle weight

If a higher engine output is required when driving off on a slope, the electronic parking brake can be automatically

deactivated for a maximum of up to 30 seconds by pulling the

This makes it easier to drive away in trailer mode.

button.

1. Engage a selector lever position or gear.

2. Pull the

switch.

3. Press the accelerator pedal.

4. If there is sufficient engine power, release the button.

The electronic parking brake is disengaged.

Holding force on large gradients

If the gradient of the parking area is too large, the vehicle may not be permanently held.

The indicator light in the instrument cluster display flashes red and a message is displayed.

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 neutralN.

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Emergency braking function

Only use the emergency braking function in an emergency, if the vehicle cannot be stopped using the brake peda→l

.

1. Pull and hold the switch.

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

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 red warning light comes on. A message is displayed.

There is a system malfunction. The electronic parking brake is not fully closed.

Do not continue driving!

1. Switch the ignition off and back on again.

2. Pull the

button again.

If the red warning light comes on in the digital instrument cluster without an additional warning light, the

vehicle is safely parked.

The Red Warning Light Remains Lit

1.

Do not continue driving!

2. Park the vehicle on level ground, where possible, and engage the parking lockP to prevent it from rolling away.

3. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Electronic parking brake malfunction

The yellow warning light comes on continuously. A message is displayed.

There is a system malfunction.

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

or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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electronic parking brake button faulty or malfunctioning

If the electronic parking brake button is pressed, the red indicator light will flash and the yellow warning light will

come on continuously.

The button may be faulty or is pulled for more than 30 seconds on a large uphill gradient.

1. If the button has been pulled for an extended period of time on an uphill gradient, press the brake pedal,

release the button and switch the ignition off and on again.

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2. To park the vehicle, switch on the electronic parking brake again if necessary, and check whether the indicator

light comes on continuously.

Or: to prevent the vehicle from rolling away, engage the parking lockP.

3. If there is a faulty button, contact a suitably qualified professional for assistance. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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

—The 12 V vehicle battery is drained (→ Jump-starting).

The electronic parking brake does not switch off if you start driving with just the clutch

pedal and with a gear engaged

Manual transmission: The vehicle was parked with a gear engaged. After the engine is started, the driver starts in the

engaged gear and “releases” the clutch. The vehicle locks during start-up.

1. Stop the vehicle with the brake pedal and disengage the gear.

2. From the neutral position N, engage first gear or reverse gear and repeat the procedure for starting the vehicle.

Auto Hold

Auto Hold secures the vehicle from rolling away when it is stationary, without having to hold the vehicle with the

brake pedal.

Fig. 1 In the center console: Auto Hold button.

Requirements

✓ The driver door must be closed.

✓ The engine must be stopped.

With the transmission in neutral position, Auto Hold does not switch on or off. The vehicle will not be held

automatically →

.

Switching on

1. Press the

button → fig. 1.

The yellow indicator light in the

button comes on.

Auto Hold is ready to use, but the vehicle may not be kept stationary→

.

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Auto Hold remains switched on after the ignition is turned on again.

Keeping the vehicle stationary using Auto Hold

1. When Auto Hold is switched on, bring the vehicle to a stop using the brakes.

Manual transmission: Either keep the clutch pedal pressed down completely or shift into neutral.

2. Release the brake pedal.

The vehicle is kept stationary.

The green indicator light comes on in the digital instrument cluster when Auto Hold is active.

The hold on the vehicle will end when the vehicle starts to drive or the requirements for Auto Hold are not met.

Switching off

1. Press the

button.

The indicator light in the

→ fig. 1 button turns off.

The electronic parking brake switches on automatically to keep the vehicle stationary.

However, if you press the brake pedal when switching off Auto Hold, the electronic parking brake will not switch on

→

.

Temporary switch-off with the

button

It may be necessary to switch off Auto Hold temporarily, for example when maneuvering the vehicle to make it easier

for the vehicle to roll.

1. With the engine running, press the brake pedal.

2. Press the

button.

Auto Hold is switched off.

Auto Hold will switch on again once the brake pedal is pressed while the vehicle is stationary.

WARNING

Auto Hold is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. The vehicle

cannot be secured in every single situation, for example on inclines or slippery ground. 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.

● Make sure the indicator light for Auto Hold in the digital instrument cluster display comes on if the vehicle is to be

kept stationary.

● Never exit the vehicle when the engine is running, even if Auto Hold is switched on.

NOTICE

In car washes where the vehicle is pulled, the wheels may lock if Auto Hold is switched on. This can lead to vehicle

damage.

● Switch off Auto Hold before going through a car wash.

Safety instructions

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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 physical 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

(→ Vehicle care exterior).

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

people and 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.

WARNING

The parking systems cannot replace 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 driving direction and the vehicle surroundings.

● When parking, pay particular attention to small children, animals and objects.

● 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.

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.

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

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.

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✓ 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.

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

space to maneuver.

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

warning chimes will be deactivated. This does not apply when the 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

according to legal provisions.

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 →

.

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.

✓ Park Distance Control: Maneuver braking is activated in the Infotainment system.

✓ 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!

Park Assist: The vehicle may brake if the speed is too high or in order to reduce damage.

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

Maneuver braking for Park Distance Control

The maneuver braking is automatically switched on each time the ignition is switched on.

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Maneuver braking can be temporarily deactivated using the

function key in the display of the Park Distance

Control or in the vehicle settings of the Parking and maneuveringmenu.

If Park Distance Control has activated automatically when driving forward, automatic braking does not take

place in the front area (→ Park Distance Control (PDC)).

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.

Permanent deactivation of maneuver braking can be permanently saved in the driver personalization user

profiles, depending on the country. The settings will automatically change when the account is switched.

Maneuvering with the trailer maneuvering system (Trailer Assist)

An automatic braking intervention may occur in the following situations:

—If the speed is exceeded.

—If the driver steers the vehicle.

—If the driver door is opened.

—If the

button is pressed.

1. After automatic braking, press and hold the brake pedal.

Driving with a trailer

If a trailer is connected electrically, the automatic braking support in the rear area is deactivated.

If the trailer hitch was not installed at the factory, the parking system must be manually deactivated when towing a

trailer.

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.

The parking process is canceled following Park Assist emergency braking due to an

obstacle.

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 (→ Parking systems).

—The sensors or camera may be dirty or covered with ice (→ Vehicle care exterior) →

—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 →

.

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

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Fault displays

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

NOTICE

If the parking system is used despite a malfunction of the sensors or cameras or a limitation of the detection ranges,

damage to the vehicle may occur.

● 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.

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.

Introduction

Park Distance Control assists the driver when parking and warns if there are obstacles.

How it works

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 →

.

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

the vehicle equipment) (→ Automatic braking support).

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.

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.

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Screen display

Fig. 1 Infotainment system: Display of Park Distance

Control (general example).

1

2

Obstacle display.

Steering lock.

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 grey section of the image: obstacle outside of the vehicle's path.

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

Mute the warning chimes.

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).

Driving with a trailer

If a trailer electrical system is connected, the rear sensors of the Park Distance Control are not switched on:

—You are not warned about obstacles.

—The maneuver braking is also deactivated automatically.

You can save some PDC settings, like the volume of the warning chimes, in the driver personalization user

profiles. The settings will automatically change when the account is switched.

Switching Park Distance Control (PDC) on and off

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Fig. 1 In the upper section of the center console: Park

Distance Control button (general example).

Switching on

1. Select the reverse gear.

Or: press the

button → fig. 1.

Or: The vehicle will roll backward.

Switching off

1. Disengage an engaged reverse gear and then press the

Or: engage the P selector lever position.

button → fig. 1.

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

If the screen is closed via the function key in the Infotainment system when reverse gear is engaged, Park

Distance Control will still emit an acoustic warning when an obstacle is ahead.

Automatic activation when driving forward

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

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.

1. To close the Park Distance Control screen again, tap the home button.

No automatic braking intervention takes place (→ Automatic braking support). The braking support can be

switched on via the

function key.

Automatic activation is available again under following conditions:

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

below this again.

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

Or: parking lockP 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.

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Troubleshooting

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.

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

necessary, a message will appear in the digital instrument cluster display.

Park Distance Control is switched off completely if necessary.

1. Check if one of the causes listed above is responsible (→ Parking systems).

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.

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 (→ Vehicle care exterior).

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 recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

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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.

How it works

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 trailer is connected to the factory-installed trailer hitch, all orientation lines for the rear area are hidden in

the camera image.

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

open.

CAUTION

Vehicles with a swiveling emblem: The Rear View Camera system extending can cause serious injuries due to

entrapment.

● When engaging reverse gear, make sure that there are no persons directly against the trunk lid and that nobody is

reaching into the range of operation of the Volkswagen emblem.

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Switching the Rear View Camera system on and off

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: press the

button.

Switching off

Rear View Camera system without parking mode selection:

1. Disengage reverse gear.

1. Disengage an engaged reverse gear.

2. Press the

button.

The Rear View Camera system also switches off when forward travel becomes faster.

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Parking (Rear View Camera system with parking mode selection)

Screen display

Perpendicular parking: Guide lines help when parking in reverse perpendicular to the road.

Parallel parking: Guide lines and boxes help when parking in reverse parallel to the road.

Turn the steering wheel(parallel parking mode).

Stop the vehicle(parallel parking mode).

Cross traffic: Depiction of the area behind the vehicle and the areas to the side of the vehicle at a wide angle.

Trailer or terrain assistance: Depiction of the area immediately behind the vehicle with a high zoom factor and

guide lines.

Red line: Boundary or safety distance from the vehicle.

Red frame: Outline of the vehicle(parallel parking).

Yellow lines: the vehicle's path based on the steering angle.

Yellow assisting box: front or rear edge of the parking space(parallel parking)

Green horizontal lines: Boundaries.

Green line on the side: turning point when parking(parallel parking).

Green frame: outline of the vehicle(parallel parking).

Adjust the brightness, contrast, and color.

Depending on the country, if the camera image on a parking system has been switched on by engaging the reverse

gear, no function keys are displayed for safety reasons. These function keys can be displayed again by tapping the

function key

.

Parking mode: Parking perpendicular to the road

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Fig. 1 Infotainment system: Parking perpendicular to the

road.

Searching for a parking space.

Steering toward the selected parking space.

Aligning the vehicle within the parking space.

1

2

3

4

Road surface.

Parking space.

Side boundary of the parking space.

Rear boundary of the parking space.

1. Press the

button or function key before driving past the parking space.

2. To select the parking mode, tap the

function key in the Infotainment system.

2

3. Position your vehicle in front of the parking space→ fig. 1

.

4. Steer so that the yellow lines lead into the parking space. The green and yellow lines must align with the side

3

boundary lines → fig. 1

.

4

5. Stop when the red line reaches the rear boundary→ fig. 1

.

Parking mode: Parallel parking

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Fig. 2 Infotainment system: Parking parallel to the road.

Searching for a parking space.

Steering toward the selected parking space.

Aligning the vehicle within the parking space.

1

2

3

4

Road surface.

Obstacle or assisting box.

Side boundary of the parking space.

Obstacle or assisting box.

1. Press the

button or function key before driving past the parking space.

function key in the Infotainment system.

2. To select the parking mode, tap the

3. Turn on the turn signal for the corresponding side of the road.

4. Position the vehicle at a distance of approx. 1 m(approx. 3 ft) parallel to the parking row. The yellow assisting

2

4

boxes must cover the obstacles → fig. 2

or

. The area in between must be free of obstacles.

5. Select the reverse gear. A red frame represents the target position of your vehicle→ fig. 2

.

6. Turn the steering wheel until the red frame moves between the assisting boxes and becomes green→ fig. 2

Hold the steering wheel in this position while driving in reverse.

.

If the steering wheel angle needs to change, one of the yellow side lines will become red. The steering wheel

symbol indicates to the driver when the steering wheel must be turned.

7. Drive slowly in reverse until the stop symbol appears or the green line aligns with the side boundary of the

parking space → fig. 2 . An → fig. 2 arrow indicates the remaining distance to be driven based on the

number of displayed segments.

8. Stop the vehicle. Steer in the opposite direction until the steering angle is reached and a direction arrow is no

longer displayed.

9. Keep driving in reverse until the stop symbol appears or until the red line reaches the rear boundary.

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When parallel parking, the distance when driving past the parking space should be approx. 1 m(approx.

3 ft).

Parking mode: Trailer support

On vehicles with a trailer hitch installed at the factory, trailer support can be used for assistance when attaching the

trailer to a draw bar.

1. To select the parking mode, tap the

function key.

Colored guide lines help you with the maneuvering process.

Red lines: position of the trailer hitch.

Green lines: distance to the trailer hitch.

Orange line: predicted direction of the trailer hitch based on the steering wheel angle.

Troubleshooting

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 (→ Vehicle care exterior).

Or: check whether the parking system has a malfunction due to external factors (→ Parking systems).

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.

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Introduction

Park Assist displays a suitable parking space and assists the driver when parking and leaving the parking space.

How it works

Park Assist is an extension of Park Distance Control.

Park Assist steers the vehicle into a parking space while the driver operates the accelerator pedal and the brake and,

when prompted, changes the selector lever position or gear →

Available functions

.

—Displaying suitable parking spaces in the Infotainment system.

—Change the parking space selection in the Infotainment system.

—Driving into a suitable parallel parking space or parking bay.

—Driving out of a suitable parallel parking space.

The driver should continuously monitor the area surrounding the vehicle→ . Automatic braking support may

intervene if there are obstacles in the vehicle's path or in dangerous situations (→ Automatic braking support).

If the driver accelerates too much during the parking process, automatic braking support may occur. The

parking process can then be resumed.

The speed when driving past the parking space should be as follows: forparking spaces parallel to the road,

maximum approx. 40 km/h (approx. 25 mph), and forparking spaces across the road,maximum approx.

20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).

The distance when driving past the parking space should be between approx 0.5 m(approx 1.6 ft) and approx.

2 m (approx. 6.5 ft).

Driving with a trailer

Park Assist cannot be activated if a trailer is connected to the electrical system.

If the trailer hitch was not installed at the factory, Park Assist must be manually deactivated.

WARNING

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

cannot detect all driving situations and may not react, 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.

● In a hazardous situation, apply the brakes using the brake pedal.

WARNING

If you use another function in the Infotainment system when maneuvering with the parking system, all active

parking functions will switch off, including the warning chimes. You will no longer be warned about a collision or

receive intervention. Accidents and serious or fatal injuries could result.

● Do not use any other functions in the Infotainment system while maneuvering.

NOTICE

Park Assist orients itself to parked vehicles, curbs, or other objects. If there are obstacles on the ground, low-down

vehicle components such as tires and wheel rims may be damaged.

● Watch out for obstacles on the ground when parking.

● Brake and stop the parking process if necessary.

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NOTICE

Aftermarket accessories mounted on the vehicle, such as bicycle racks, can interfere with the Park Assist

functionality and can cause damage.

● Do not use Park Assist if there are attachments fitted on the vehicle.

Searching for parking spaces

Fig. 1 In the upper section of the center console: Park

Assist button (general example).

Fig. 2 In the digital instrument cluster display: park modes

for driving into parking spaces.

Parallel parking in reverse.

Cross parking in reverse.

Cross parking driving forward.

Searching for parking spaces

1. Press the

button → fig. 1.

The yellow indicator light turns on and the parking function is active.

2. While paying attention to traffic around your vehicle, drive slowly past a row of parked vehicles.

Park Assist automatically looks for a suitable parking space.

Or: press the turn signal to look for a parking space on the opposite side of the road.

If a parking space is found, a parking mode will be displayed→ fig. 2.

3. If, for example, you would like to drive forward to park in a space at an angle to the road, press the button

and select parking mode → fig. 2

.

Or: to select multiple parking spaces displayed in a row, press the button multiple times.

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Park Assist can be activated subsequently. If you drive past a suitable parking space, this will be

indicated.

Driving into parking spaces

Fig. 1 In the digital instrument cluster display: parking

perpendicular to the road.

Searching for a parking space.

Driving into a parking space.

Maneuvering into a parking space.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Prompt to drive forward.

Your vehicle.

Parking vehicle or obstacle.

Detected parking space.

Request to drive backwards.

Request to brake.

Progress bar (relative distance remaining).

1. Stop the vehicle in front of or behind the parking space.

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2. Pay attention to the prompt for parking in the digital instrument cluster display→ fig. 1

.

3. Engage reverse gear if a backward arrow appears in the digital instrument cluster display.

4. Release the steering wheel.

5. Release the brake.

6. Pay attention to the messages and indicators in the digital instrument cluster display.

7. Accelerate carefully.

8. If a chime sounds, the indicator turns on or a message appears in the digital instrument cluster display, brake

the vehicle.

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9. At the end of a parking maneuver, always wait until Park Assist has completed all rotational movements of the

steering wheel in order to achieve an optimum parking result →

10. Carry out several parking maneuvers if necessary.

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When the process of driving into a parking space is finished, a message appears in the digital instrument cluster

display.

11. Park the vehicle (→ Parking).

WARNING

During maneuvering, the steering wheel turns quickly. Interfering with the steering wheel can result in serious

injury.

● Do not take over the steering until the system prompts you to do so.

● Take over the steering in dangerous situations.

Exiting a parking space

Fig. 1 In the digital instrument cluster display: reversing

out of a parking space parallel to the road.

1

2

3

4

Vehicle parking.

Your vehicle.

Progress bar (relative distance remaining).

Direction of travel when driving out of a parking space.

1. Press the

button.

2. Activate the turn signal for the side of the road where the vehicle should drive out of the parking space.

3. Select the reverse gear.

4. Let go of the steering wheel when the messageSteering intervention active! Please check the surrounding area.

is displayed.

5. Accelerate carefully.

6. If a chime sounds, the indicator turns on or the prompt to drive forward appears in the digital instrument

cluster display, brake the vehicle.

7. Perform the exiting procedure until a message appears in the digital instrument cluster display. There may also

be a chime signaling the end of the exiting procedure.

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8. Press the brake pedal until the steering movements from Park Assist have stopped or the indicator in the

digital instrument cluster display turns off.

9. Take over steering with the steering wheel at the angle already set.

10. Drive the vehicle out of the parking space→

WARNING

.

When you maneuver out of a parking space, there is a danger of pulling into moving traffic. Accidents and serious or

fatal injuries may occur.

● Only drive the vehicle out of the parking space when the traffic situation allows it.

Troubleshooting

Park Assist is canceled automatically

Park Assist will end the parking process if one of the following situations occurs:

—

is pressed.

—The driver takes over steering.

—The driver’s door is opened.

—The time limit or number of movements for the parking process is exceeded.

— ASR

is switched off or it engages.

—There is a system malfunction.

1. Restart the parking process.

Park Assist is active and supports steering movements when the vehicle is stationary

If Park Assist attempts to turn the steering while the vehicle is stationary, the white symbol appears in the digital

instrument cluster display.

1. Press the brake pedal.

After a wheel change, Park Assist parks inaccurately

If, after a wheel change, Park Assist parks inaccurately, e.g. with an increased or reduced distance from the curb, the

system may have to reacquire the wheel sizes.

1. Drive the vehicle over a longer distance, including around bends.

The Park Assist system automatically learns the new wheel sizes.

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Introduction

The trailer maneuvering system(Trailer Assist) provides drivers with assistance when reverse maneuvering with a

trailer.

Trailer Assist steers a trailer in the direction you set with the knob for adjusting the outside mirrors. You operate the

accelerator pedal and the brake →

.

Trailer Assist determines the required data using the Rear View Camera system.

WARNING

Trailer Assist is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. Trailer

Assist provides drivers with assistance when maneuvering a trailer and detects obstacles in the area around the

vehicle. In rare cases, the trailer moves from the desired setting. 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.

● Always monitor the movement of the trailer and if necessary interrupt the maneuvering process yourself.

● Do not rely solely on the information shown in the digital instrument cluster display.

● Brake the vehicle in good time using the brake pedal before reaching an obstacle.

Trailers with LED

taillights cannot always be detected correctly by Trailer Assist for technical reasons.

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Prerequisites for Trailer Assist

Calibrating the trailer

To re-determine the drawbar length, the trailer must be calibrated with each change to the combination of vehicle

and trailer.

There are a maximum of four limits on the angle display: Approximately 30°, 45°, 60° and 75°.

The more accurately the system is able to calculate the drawbar, the more angles are available when maneuvering.

1. Attach the one or two-axle trailer and electrically connect with the vehicle.

2. Perform multiple, ideally different, turning and cornering maneuvers with the trailer.

Requirements

✓ The trailer with non-steering axles is properly connected.

✓ The drawbar must not be covered.

✓ The vehicle and trailer are stationary.

✓ The driver door and trunk lid are closed.

✓ The maximum trailer angle is not exceeded.

✓ The outside mirrors must not be folded in.

✓ ESC

is switched on.

✓ A driver interaction must occur within around three minutes, otherwise the maneuvering process will be

interrupted and Trailer Assist is deactivated.

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Maneuvering with the trailer

Switching on

1. Stop the vehicle.

2. Select the reverse gear.

3. Press the

button.

Maneuvering

Fig. 1 In the instrument cluster display: Turn the knob in

the driver door.

Fig. 2 In the instrument cluster display: Adjust the trailer

angle.

1

2

3

4

5

6

Rotary knob for adjusting the exterior mirrors.

Trailer alignment to the left.

Trailer alignment to the right.

Drive in the direction of the trailer.

Current position of the trailer(gray).

Target position of the trailer(orange).

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Zero position of the angle display.

1. Check that the requirements for Trailer Assist have been met (→ Trailer maneuvering system (Trailer Assist)).

2. Release the steering wheel→

.

3. Tilt the knob in the driver door until the desired direction is reached.

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6

A representation of the current position→ fig. 2

and the target position→ fig. 2

of the vehicle and

trailer is shown in the digital instrument cluster display to help guide you.

4. Slowly accelerate and reverse. Be aware of your surroundings.

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5. Use the rotary knob to correct the angle if necessary→ fig. 1

.

6. Push the rotary knob left or right to determine the direction of travel.

7. To move toward the trailer, pull the knob backward.

8. maneuver the vehicle until the preferred position is reached.

The maneuvering process is completed when a message indicating this appears in the instrument cluster display and,

where applicable, a chime sounds.

WARNING

During maneuvering, the steering wheel turns quickly. Interfering with the steering wheel can result in serious

injury.

● Do not take over the steering until the system prompts you to do so.

● Take over the steering in dangerous situations.

The outside mirrors cannot be adjusted while Trailer Assist is

active.

The vehicle cannot drive faster than approx. 6 km/h(approx. 4 mph) while Trailer Assist is

active.

Rear Traffic Alert

The Rear Traffic Alert monitors the cross traffic behind the vehicle when reversing out of a space or maneuvering.

How it works

Fig. 1 Monitored area around the vehicle that is exiting a

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parking space (general example).

Radar sensors behind the cover of the rear bumper monitor the rear and side areas of the vehicle.

In the event of approaching, moving objects, the driver is warned of the obstacle→ fig. 1, → . A warning signal

sounds and, depending on the vehicle equipment, a colored display of the obstacle area is shown in the Infotainment

system → fig. 2 or a warning light with a message is displayed in the digital instrument cluster.

Obstacle detected.

If the driver does not respond, automatic braking support may kick in (→ Automatic braking support).

If Park Distance Control is deactivated, the driver cannot be sent any feedback. Rear Traffic Alert is also

temporarily deactivated.

WARNING

Rear Traffic Alert is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. All

approaching objects, e.g. pedestrians or objects approaching quickly, may not be detected. 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.

● Pay attention to the traffic situation and the vehicle environment when leaving a parking space.

● React quickly to the visual warnings and warning chimes of the Rear Traffic Alert system.

Switching on and off

1. Press the

button on the steering wheel to select the function in the digital instrument cluster.

Or: depending on the vehicle equipment, open theParking and maneuveringmenu 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 driver personalization user profiles and can be changed automatically when

the user account is switched.

Screen display

Fig. 2 Infotainment system: Rear Traffic Alert display

(general example).

Red section of the image: nearby obstacle. The vehicle is at risk. Reverse out of the space carefully and brake if

necessary.

Yellow section of the image: other road users in the vicinity of the vehicle.

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Parking and Maneuvering for Your Volkswagen Touran 4 Door Third Generation (2022-2025)

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