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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

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.

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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