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VW Tiguan 2021 Owner's Manual ➜ Trailer assist

Visualization on the screen of the peripheral vision  
system  
Please also note the information on display  
indications ΓΏ p. 209.  
Trailer Maneuvering Assistant  
(Trailer Assist)  
Introduction to the topic  
Trailer Maneuvering Assist assists the driver when  
reversing a trailer.  
Trailer Maneuvering Assist steers a trailer in the  
direction that the driver sets using the rotary knob for  
adjusting the exterior mirrors. The driver applies the  
accelerator and brake pedal ΓΏ .  
The trailer maneuvering assistant calculates the  
necessary data with the help of the reversing assistant  
ΓΏ p. 212.  
Fig. 171 Infotainment system: display on the peripheral  
vision system screen.  
WARNING  
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 into account can lead to  
Front camera  
Rear camera  
accidents, serious injuries and vehicle damage.  
In the infotainment system, the image from the  
peripheral vision system is represented on the screen  
Β· The parking system cannot replace the driver's  
in two display areas ΓΏ fig. 171:  
attention.  
β€” Left side of the screen: The vehicle is shown from  
an aerial perspective. Clicking on the different  
WARNING  
zones varies the display on the right side of the  
The trailer maneuvering assistant does not take the  
screen.  
surroundings of the vehicle as a reference. No  
β€” Right side of the screen: Depending on the zone  
obstacle detection takes place. The driver has to  
selected on the left side of the screen, the different  
assess for himself whether he can maneuver the tow  
images of the cameras are displayed.  
vehicle and trailer combination safely.  
maras.  
Depending on the selected camera perspective,  
Β· Always observe the movement of the trailer and, if  
different function buttons are available in the image  
necessary, actively interrupt the maneuver to  
margin. Please also note the information on display  
indications ΓΏ p. 209.  
avoid damage. Even if the Trailer Maneuvering  
Assist is operated correctly, on rare occasions it  
can happen that the trailer moves differently than  
set.  
1. Press the function button located in the margin of  
the image to select the corresponding  
representation.  
Β· Do not rely solely on the indications on the screen  
of the instrument panel.  
Three-dimensional view of the peripheral vision  
For technical reasons, the trailer maneuvering  
assistant cannot always correctly detect trailers  
with LED rear lights.  
system Depending on the equipment, a three-  
dimensional view is available. By sliding your finger in  
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the direction of the arrows, you can change the viewing  
angle in the three-dimensional view.  
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Trailer maneuvering assistant  
Requirements for the assistant  
for maneuvers with trailer (Trailer  
Assist)  
Maneuvering with the towing  
vehicle and trailer set  
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Adapting the system to the  
trailer Every time the towing vehicle and trailer  
combination is changed, the system must be adapted to the trailer.  
Doing so determines the length of the drawbar again:  
1. Hitch up the single or double axle trailer and electrically  
connect it to the vehicle  
2. Perform several and, if possible, different turning maneuvers  
and curvy paths with the trailer.  
The more accurately the length of the lance can  
be determined, the more angles will be available  
when maneuvering.  
Fig. 172 On the instrument cluster display: Operate the  
rotary control on the driver's door.  
The angle indicator has a maximum of four end stops:  
approx. 30Β°, 45Β°, 60Β° and 75Β°.  
Requirements  
The following prerequisites must also be met in order to use  
the trailer maneuvering assistant:  
ΓΏ The trailer with non-articulated axles is correctly hitched.  
ΓΏ The tongue of the trailer is not covered. ΓΏ The  
towing vehicle and trailer combination is in  
had.  
ΓΏ The driver's door and the tailgate  
they are closed.  
ΓΏ The maximum angle of the towing vehicle and trailer  
Fig. 173 On the instrument panel screen: adjust the  
angle of the towing vehicle and trailer combination.  
combination (bending angle) has not been exceeded.  
ΓΏ The exterior mirrors are not folded.  
ΓΏ The ESC is connected.  
1 Rotary knob for rear view mirror adjustment  
outer res  
ΓΏ In the course of approx. 3 minutes the driver has to carry  
out some action, otherwise the maneuver is interrupted  
and the assistant is deactivated.  
2 Left Facing Trailer  
3 Trailer orientation to the right  
4 Move in the direction of the trailer  
5 Current position of the trailer (in grey)  
6 Trailer target position (in orange)  
7 Angle indicator zero position  
Connect  
1. Stop the vehicle.  
2. Engage reverse gear.  
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park and maneuver  
3. Press the key.  
WARNING  
Maneuver  
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 into account can lead to accidents,  
1. Before using the assistant for maneuvers with  
trailer, note the requirements ΓΏ p. 222.  
serious injuries and vehicle damage.  
2. Release the steering wheel ΓΏ .  
3. Tilt the rotary knob to the desired direction. A  
representation of the towing vehicle and trailer  
combination in the current position appears on  
the instrument panel screen as an orientation ΓΏ  
fig. 173.  
Β· Always remain attentive to traffic and always take  
into account the surroundings of the vehicle.  
Β· If necessary, the car park exit attendant  
ment cannot detect all approaching objects, e.g.  
eg, those who do it very quickly or pedestrians.  
4. Accelerate and back up slowly. notice the in  
turnstile.  
connect and disconnect  
5. If necessary, correct the angle with the hand  
.
1. Press the key  
.
rotating C ΓΏ fig. 172 1  
6. Push the stick left or right to determine the  
direction of travel.  
Or: depending on the equipment, press the  
driver assistance systems button.  
7. Pull the control rearward to move in the direction  
of the trailer.  
Or: Depending on the equipment, open the  
vehicle settings in the infotainment system ΓΏ p.  
41.  
8. Back and forth until you reach the desired position.  
2. Turn the exit assistant on or off  
parking.  
The maneuver ends when a message to this effect  
appears on the instrument panel display and, if  
necessary, an acoustic signal sounds.  
This setting can be saved in personalization  
function user accounts and can therefore be  
automatically changed when switching user accounts ΓΏ  
p. 40.  
WARNING  
Rapid turns of the steering wheel can cause  
serious injury.  
Functioning  
Β· Do not hold the steering wheel during the maneuver  
while the system does not indicate it.  
Β· If a dangerous situation occurs, intervene and take  
over the direction.  
When trailer shunting assist is active, the  
door mirrors cannot be adjusted ΓΏ p. 129.  
While Trailer Shunt Assist is active, the  
vehicle will not be able to travel faster than  
approx. 6 km/h (4 mph).  
parking exit attendant  
Fig. 174 Schematic representation of the parking exit  
assistant: monitored area around the vehicle that is  
being vacated.  
Parking Exit Assist monitors cross-direction traffic  
when reversing out of a parking space or when  
manoeuvring.  
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parking exit attendant  

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