They use different combinations of sensors. All sensors have
tuition. The trim frame or the license plate must not
protrude laterally or downwards.
technical and physical limitations ÿ : — Under certain
circumstances, some objects are not detected, such as
towbars, bars, fences, posts or thin trees, very low or very
high obstacles, or an open tailgate or that it is opening ÿ .
ÿ The terrain is flat.
ÿ The vehicle is not heavily loaded on the rear
will be or on one of the sides.
ÿ The engine is running.
— The parking system detection zones have “blind” angles in
which objects and people cannot be detected.
ÿ The braking assistance systems are connected ÿ p. 224.
— In some cases, dirt may be detected
If other functions are operated in the infotainment
system during parking, the parking function is
deactivated, including the acoustic warnings.
ity, ice and water that may be on the sensors or cameras as
if it were an obstacle or these elements may impair the
detection of objects. In addition to being cloudy and snowy,
the visibility of the sensors can also be reduced by traces of
detergent or some coating ÿ p. 212.
Find a suitable parking space
In order for a suitable parking space to be correctly displayed
or detected, the following requirements should be met: ÿ The
length and width of the parking space are greater than the
— Sensor signals can be affected by external sound sources
and by certain surfaces of objects and clothing.
dimensions of the vehicle and offer sufficient space for
manoeuvre.
Under certain circumstances, this could prevent the
presence of people or objects from being detected or
detected correctly.
ÿ The distance when passing the parking space is approx.
— Some objects may only be displayed dimly or not at all, eg
railings and thin posts, due to screen resolution or
insufficient light conditions.
1 meter (3 feet). ÿ Vehicles with an assisted parking
system (Park Assist): the speed when passing next to a
parking space parallel to the road is 40 km/h (25 mph)
maximum, and in the case of parking spaces
perpendicular to the road, 20 km/h (12 mph) maximum
— Camera images displayed on the screen are only two-
dimensional. Due to a lack of spatial depth, those objects
that protrude or cavities in the road, for example, can only
mine.
be seen with difficulty or not at all.
Indications in the infotainment system
To familiarize yourself with the parking systems and
their functions, Volkswagen recommends practicing
your driving in a place without too much traffic or in a car park.
The selection of possible settings varies depending on the
country, the equipment in question and the equipment of
the vehicle.
The approach of the vehicle to an obstacle is represented
Requirements
in the infotainment system with segments and is supplemented
by acoustic signals. The indication may vary depending on the
situation.
General information
In order for the sensors and cameras to capture the vehicle's
surroundings as well as possible and be able to display it in
the infotainment system, the following requirements must be
met: ÿ The doors and the tailgate are closed
The collision zone is reached at the latest when the
penultimate segment is displayed. Do not continue the
march!
All equipment and representations are described without
specifying whether they are optional equipment or model
versions. The availability of these systems depends on the
equipment of the vehicle.
wrong.
ÿ The exterior mirrors are not folded. ÿ Sensors or cameras
are not covered
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with accessories or trim frames for the
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General indications regarding parking systems
General indications
Switch to parking mode "Line parking".
Suppress the sound of the acoustic signals.
Turn the steering wheel (parking mode
"Line parking").
Adjust brightness, contrast, and color.
View indication.
Stop the vehicle (parking mode "Line parking").
Switch to parking mode "Cross traffic".
Hide the indication.
Switch to "Trailer Hitch Assist" or "Off-road
Assist" parking mode (depending on the
country).
Close the current display and end the function.
Red line: delimitation or safety distance to the
vehicle.
Additionally for vehicles with parking aid
Red frame: outline of the vehicle (line
parking).
Switching the brake function on and off when
manoeuvring.
Yellow lines: trajectory of the vehicle
depending on the angle of rotation.
Yellow auxiliary box: front or rear delimitation of
the parking space (parking in parallel).
Red graphic segment: obstacle nearby. The
vehicle is in danger. Brake.
Yellow graphic segment: obstacle in the
trajectory. The vehicle is in danger. Turn the
steering wheel.
Green horizontal lines: limitations.
Green side line: turn point to the other side
when parking (line parking).
Green frame: outline of the vehicle (line
parking).
White or gray graphic segment: obstacle
outside the path of the vehicle.
The system has a fault in the tracked area
Switch to parking aid.
(depending on the equipment). Color may vary.
USA and Canada: When the camera image of a parking
Switch to reversing assistant
system has been activated by engaging reverse gear,
no function buttons are displayed for safety reasons.
Buttons can be redisplayed by pressing the function
Additionally in vehicles with reversing assistant
button
without parking mode selection
to
.
Additionally in vehicles with assisted parking
system (Park Assist)
Red line: delimitation or safety distance to the
vehicle.
Activate and deactivate the assisted parking
system.
Green side lines: extension of the vehicle.
Additionally in vehicles with peripheral vision
system (Area View)
Switch to parking aid.
Park in battery forwards.
Additionally in vehicles with reversing assistant
with parking mode selection
Park in rear battery.
Switch to parking mode "Battery parking".
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Give the auxiliary lines of orientation in the area of said chamber.
Cross traffic in front
Cross traffic at the rear
cross country
Automatic intervention in the fre
us
The automatic intervention on the brakes of a
Show the two zones next to the vehicle on the
time.
parking system serves to reduce the risk of collision
when an obstacle is detected during the parking
operation.
Show driver's side only.
WARNING
Show passenger side only.
Do not let the automatic intervention of the brakes in
the parking systems induce you to take risks that
compromise safety.
In some situations automatic brake intervention may
only work to a limited extent or not at all. Collisions
Switch to the assistance function for hitching
a trailer or the assistance function for off-road
(depending on the country).
against obstacles can cause personal injury and
damage to the vehicle. The system cannot replace the
driver's attention.
three-dimensional views
· Remain vigilant and do not rely solely on parking
systems.
Switch to the view of the vehicle and its
surroundings from above.
Always be prepared to brake and control
the address yourself.
View of the vehicle and its surroundings from
above (three-dimensional view).
· Do not run any risk that compromises safety.
Oblique view of the vehicle and its surroundings
· Act in accordance with warnings and recommendations.
from above (three-dimensional view).
Recommendations for the management of parking
systems.
View of the vehicle and its surroundings
from above from the side (3-dimensional
view).
Requirements
ÿ The vehicle does not exceed 10 km/h (6 mph)
approx. when maneuvering. ÿ There is a
WARNING
connected parking system.
Obstacles in the path of the vehicle are only warned
optically and acoustically.
What happens in the event of an automatic
intervention on the brakes?
The system displays guidance lines on the
If an obstacle is detected, the vehicle is braked to a stop
and remains stationary for approx. 2 seconds.
camera image regardless of the vehicle
environment. The cameras do not automatically detect
obstacles. The driver has to assess himself whether the
vehicle fits into the parking space.
1. After an automatic intervention on the brakes, stop
the vehicle with the brake pedal.
Assisted parking system: The vehicle is braked if the
speed is excessive. The parking operation can then be
When the factory-fitted towing hitch is electrically
connected to a trailer, all guide lines are hidden
continued.
in the area of the rear camera.
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When a camera is mounted on the tailgate and
the tailgate is open, everything is hidden.
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Activate and deactivate the automatic intervention on the
brakes
After an emergency braking by the parking exit assistant,
10 seconds must elapse before another automatic
intervention of the brakes can take place.
Automatic intervention on the brakes is activated
or deactivates as soon as the driver activates or deactivates a
parking system.
1. Press the function button
on the infotainment
system display to manually engage the braking function
when manoeuvring.
Problems and solutions
The parking system behaves differently than expected
Brake function when maneuvering the parking aid
There can be several causes:
1. Depress the accelerator pedal briefly to interrupt the automatic
intervention of the brakes ÿ .
— System requirements are not met ÿ p. 209.
— The sensors or camera are dirty or have
ice ÿ p. 385.
The automatic intervention of the brakes in the event of an
obstacle to the front does not take place when the parking aid
has been activated automatically while driving forward ÿ p. 214.
— The camera lens is not clean and the image from the
camera is not clear ÿ p. 385.
— Some noise sources, such as a jackhammer
cobbled road, interfere with the ultrasound signal.
Maneuvering with the trailer maneuvering assistant
(Trailer Assist)
— The vehicle has some type of damage in the area of the
sensors or the camera, e.g. e.g., due to a bump when parking.
An automatic intervention of the brakes may occur in the
following situations:
— The speed is exceeded.
— The detection zone of the sensors or the field of view of the
camera are blocked by some accessory, e.g. For example,
a bicycle rack system.
— The driver intervenes in the direction.
— The driver's door is open.
— The key is pressed.
— Modifications have been made to the painting
or structural changes in the area of the sensors or the
camera, e.g. e.g. at the front of the vehicle or on the running
After automatic intervention on the brakes, step on the brake and
hold it down.
gear.
Also note the messages displayed on the instrument panel
Special notes when towing a trailer If an electrically
display and in the infotainment system.
connected trailer is attached to the factory-fitted towing hitch,
the function for automatic brake intervention at the rear of the
vehicle is deactivated for reversing ÿ p. 293.
Sensor or camera not visible or the parking system has
been deactivated If a sensor fails, that sensor zone is
permanently deactivated. The affected sensor area can be
displayed in the infotainment system with the symbol. If
necessary, the parking system is completely deactivated.
If the towing hitch is not fitted at the factory, the parking system
must be deactivated manually when driving with a trailer.
If the automatic intervention on the brakes acts
If the parking aid does not work correctly, a continuous
excessively, e.g. For example, when driving off-road,
deactivate the parking system.
acoustic signal sounds for a few seconds when it is switched
on. If necessary, a message to this effect is shown in the
instrument cluster display.
When the parking aid's brake-on-steer function has
braked the vehicle, it is inactive in the same direction of
1. Check if any of the causes listed above are present.
travel for 5 meters or becomes active again after changing gears
or gear position.
2. Once the source of the problem has been eliminated, go back
going to connect the system.
After an emergency braking of the assisted parking
system due to an obstacle, the parking operation is
interrupted.
3. If the problem persists, go to a specialized workshop.
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The parking assist system is active and the vehicle
brakes
parking aid
In some countries, the parking assist system can assist the
Introduction to the topic
driver by automatically intervening on the brakes in certain
cases ÿ p. 211.
Parking aid assists the driver when parking and
manoeuvring.
Depending on the equipment and certain conditions,
e.g. For example, depending on the weather conditions or
the load or inclination of the vehicle, the parking assist system
can brake the vehicle automatically when faced with an
obstacle. The driver then has to depress the brake pedal.
When the system automatically intervenes on the brakes,
the parking maneuver ends.
The parking assistance system is active and the parking
maneuver is automatically interrupted
The assisted parking system interrupts the parking
maneuver when any of the following occurs:
Fig. 161 Infotainment system: parking aid with
obstacle detection and turning the steering wheel
(schematic illustration).
.
— The function button is pressed
— Or: The driver grabs the steering wheel.
— Or: the driver's door is opened.
Functioning
— Either: The time limit is exceeded or the number
Parking aid detects the distance to possible obstacles using
sensors located at the front and rear of the vehicle ÿ p. 8, ÿ
of maneuvers to park.
p. 9.
— Either: The ASR is switched off or it intervenes re
gulping
— Or: There is a fault in the system.
WARNING
Start the parking maneuver again ÿ p. 218.
The intelligent technology of parking systems cannot
overcome the limits imposed by physical laws and only
works within the limits of the systems. Failure to take this
The assisted parking system is active and assists
into account can lead to accidents, serious injuries and
steering wheel movements with the vehicle stationary
vehicle damage.
When the parking assist system tries to turn the steering
· The parking system cannot replace the driver's attention.
wheel while the vehicle is stationary, the white symbol
appears on the instrument panel screen.
instruments.
The parking aid warns of obstacles via colored segments
on the infotainment system display and acoustic signals ÿ
1. Depress the brake pedal.
fig. 161
After changing a wheel, the park assist system does not
park accurately
, ÿ .
WARNING
If, after changing a wheel, the parking assist system does
not park accurately, e.g. For example, there is a greater or
lesser distance to the curb, the system may have to be
Do not continue the march! The collision zone is reached at
the latest when the penultimate segment is displayed.
adapted, e.g. For example, if the wheel dimensions have
changed.
WARNING
1. Drive the vehicle for a bit of a long way, including winding
sections.
Depending on the equipment, the distance to obstacles in
the side areas is also displayed. In order to fully explore and
visualize the side areas, the vehicle must be moved
The parking assist system automatically adapts to the new
wheel dimensions.
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parking aid
butt a few meters forward or backward. If an obstacle enters
these areas from outside, it will not be indicated.
Or: press the key.
Or: the vehicle rolls backwards.
Disconnect
If the driver does not react to an approaching obstacle, an
automatic intervention of the brakes may occur ÿ p. 211.
1. Press the button ÿ fig. 162.
Or: press the key.
Parking aid settings Depending on the
Or: Move the selector lever to position P.
equipment, settings for the parking aid can be made in the
vehicle settings menu of the infotainment system ÿ p. 41.
Or: The vehicle is traveling forward at more than
approx. 10-15 km/h (6-9 mph).
Automatic connection when driving forward
Particularities in case of towing a trailer
The parking aid is activated automatically when the vehicle
slowly approaches an obstacle while driving forward.
When an electrically connected trailer is connected, the rear
parking aid sensors do not connect:
1. Activate or deactivate the function in the vehicle settings of
the infotainment system ÿ p. 41.
— No obstacles are warned.
— In addition, the braking function when maneuvering is deactivated
automatically deactivated.
If the driver deactivates the parking aid, it will no longer be
activated automatically.
Personalization
Under the following circumstances, the automatic connection
will be available again:
You can save some settings of the parking aid, such as the
volume of the acoustic signals, in the user accounts of the
personalization function. The settings are automatically changed
when the user account is switched ÿ p. 40.
— The vehicle has accelerated more than 15 km/h
(9 mph) approx. and then it has been circulated again
at less than this speed.
— Or: The ignition has been switched off and the
reconnected.
Activate and deactivate the parking aid
— Or: Changed from P parking lock to a gear ratio.
If the vehicle detects an obstacle, the display in the info
Note and , on page 208, and at the beginning of this
system is activated first
chapter, on page 213. and ,
tainment. If it gets closer, additional acoustic signals will
sound.
reversing assistant
(Rear view)
Introduction to the topic
The reversing assist camera mounted at the rear of the
vehicle makes it easier for the driver to see to the rear and
assists in parking.
Fig. 162 In the center console: button to activate
and deactivate the parking aid.
Functioning
Connect
The reversing assistant shows the area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment system screen. Guidance lines make it easy to see.
1. Engage reverse gear.
Or: press the button ÿ fig. 162.
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