Electronic parking brake
WARNING
If the vehicle is abandoned improperly, it could roll away.
This could lead to accidents, serious injuries and property
damage.
Using the electronic parking brake
· Always park the vehicle in the order indicated ÿ p. 205,
Park.
· Before leaving the vehicle and after switching off the ignition,
make sure that the electronic parking brake is engaged and
that the control indicator lights up red in the instrument
cluster display.
Automatic disconnection when starting the march
The electronic parking brake disengages automatically when
starting off if, with the driver's door closed, any of the following
situations occur ÿ :
— Manual gearbox: The clutch is depressed fully before starting
off.
Fig. 159 In the center console: electronic parking
brake button.
— DSG Dual Clutch Transmission: A gear ratio is selected or
the selector lever position is changed.
Connect
1. With the vehicle stationary, press the electronic parking brake
Starting off on steep slopes or with a high load
button and hold it down ÿ fig. 159
.
The parking brake can be prevented from automatically
releasing by pulling steadily
When the electronic parking brake is engaged, the
control indicator lights up red in the instrument cluster.
when starting the
press upwards of the start key.
If a high engine power is required when driving away, the
lights on
The yellow button control indicator.
electronic parking brake is only released when the button is
released.
Disconnect
This makes it easier to move off when towing a high mass.
1. Switch on the ignition.
.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the key
Emergency brake function Use the
Or: with the engine running, lightly press the accelerator
pedal without pressing the brake pedal.
emergency brake function only in an emergency, if you cannot
stop the vehicle by pressing the brake pedal ÿ !
The control lamp in the button and the red control lamp in the
instrument panel display go out.
1. Pull the key and hold it in that position
tion.
The vehicle will brake abruptly. At the same time an acoustic
warning signal will sound.
Automatic connection when leaving the vehicle improperly
In vehicles with an automatic gearbox or electronic DSG® dual-
WARNING
, parking brake
clutch gearbox , it can be engaged automatically if the system
If the electronic parking brake is used improperly, it may cause
accidents and serious injuries.
detects that you have left the vehicle improperly.
Never use the parking brake
electronic to brake the vehicle, unless it is an emergency.
fre distance
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swimming is considerably longer, since under certain
Auto hold function
circumstances only the rear wheels are braked. Always
use the brake pedal.
· With the engine running and a gear engaged, do not step on
the accelerator pedal if you want the vehicle to be stopped.
The parking brake can be released and the vehicle can be
put in motion.
Problems and solutions
The holding force in the current situation is too small
The control lamp flashes red.
Fig. 160 On the center console: button for the Auto-Hold
function.
It is not possible to park the vehicle safely
ra.
The Auto-Hold function holds the vehicle for one
1. Park the vehicle in another place or on a level surface.
once stopped and prevents you from moving without
depressing the brake pedal.
There is a fault in the parking brake
/ electronic lie
Requirements
ÿ The driver's door is closed.
ÿ The engine is running.
The central warning light illuminates yellow. The symbol
with a message is also shown on the instrument panel display.
When the N position is selected, the Auto Hold function is not
activated or, if it is activated, it is deactivated.
1. Visit a Volkswagen dealer or other specialized workshop.
Therefore, the vehicle will not be held safely ÿ .
Electronic parking brake does not disengage
Activate
— Not all requirements for disengagement of the electronic
parking brake are met ÿ p. 206.
1. Press the key
ÿ fig. 160.
it turns on
The control indicator of the button in
yellow.
— The 12-volt battery is discharged ÿ p. 324.
The fact that the Auto-Hold function is activated does not imply
that it keeps the vehicle stationary ÿ .
Electronic parking brake is noisy
The Auto-Hold function will be activated the next time the ignition
is switched on.
When the electronic parking brake is engaged and disengaged,
noise may be heard.
Keep the vehicle stopped with the Auto function
hold
The system performs automatic and audible checks on the parked
vehicle from time to time if time elapses without the electronic
parking brake being used.
1. With the Auto-Hold function activated, bring the vehicle to a
stop with the brake ÿ p. 205.
Manual transmission: Keep the clutch fully depressed or
put it in neutral.
2. Release the brake pedal ÿ .
The vehicle remains stopped.
When the Auto-Hold function is active, the control
indicator lights up green in the instrument cluster.
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When the vehicle starts moving or the requirements of the Auto-
Hold function are not met, the vehicle is no longer held.
General indications
regarding parking systems
Deactivate
1. Press the button
ÿ .
The indicator light ÿ fig. 160 of the key
safety instructions
WARNING
goes out. troll
The electronic parking brake engages automatically to hold the
vehicle safely.
The intelligent technology of parking systems cannot
overcome the limits imposed by physical laws and only works
within the limits of the systems. Never allow the greater comfort
provided by parking systems to induce you to take risks that
compromise safety. Parking systems cannot replace driver
attention.
However, if the brake pedal is depressed when deactivating the
function, the electronic parking brake will not engage ÿ .
Temporarily disengaging with the key
When maneuvering it may be necessary to temporarily
disengage the Auto Hold function to make it easier for the
vehicle to roll.
· Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility,
weather, road and traffic conditions.
1. Depress the brake pedal with the engine running.
2. Press the key. The Auto-Hold function is deactivated
deactivates.
· Never lose sight of the parking direction and the relevant
surroundings of the vehicle.
The Auto-Hold function is reactivated as soon as
the brake pedal is depressed while the vehicle is stopped.
Pay special attention to small children, animals and objects.
WARNING
· Please note that parking systems cannot react and issue a
warning if you approach too quickly.
The intelligent technology of the Auto-Hold function cannot
overcome the limits imposed by physical laws and only works
within the limits of the system. Never let the increased comfort
provided by the Auto-Hold feature induce you to take any risk
that compromises safety.
· Don't get distracted from the traffic by the indications of the
parking systems.
WARNING
· When the vehicle needs to be stopped safely, make sure
Camera lenses magnify and distort the field of view. The image
that the control indicator lights up green or red in the
of the cameras does not allow to accurately calculate the
instrument cluster. When the control indicator is lit green,
distance at which people and obstacles are and, therefore,
the Auto-Hold function holds the vehicle; when lit red, it is
accidents and serious injuries can occur.
held by the electronic parking brake.
you see.
· Do not rely solely on the representation of the cameras.
· Never leave the vehicle with the engine running and the
Auto-Hold function activated.
WARNING
· The Auto-Hold function cannot always hold the vehicle
stationary uphill or slow it down sufficiently downhill, eg. For
In parking spaces without a curb, keep a distance of 50 cm (20
inches) from walls and buildings to avoid damage to the vehicle.
example, on slippery or icy surfaces.
WARNING
Limitations of sensors and cameras
The automatic connection of the parking brake
Various sensors and cameras are mounted both inside and
electronic equipment in an automatic car wash installation could
outside the vehicle that capture the vehicle's surroundings by
means of ultrasound, radar electromagnetic waves or visually.
The different parking systems used
cause damage.
· Always deactivate the Auto-Hold function before entering an
automatic car wash.
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