Get Parking and Maneuvering -> Auto Hold Guide for Volkswagen Touran 4 Door Third Generation (2022-2025)

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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