Get Parking and Maneuvering -> Rear Traffic Alert Guide for Volkswagen Touran 4 Door Third Generation (2022-2025)

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.

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.

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 -> Rear Traffic Alert for Your Volkswagen Touran 4 Door Third Generation (2022-2025)

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