Information about the parking systems
Safety instructions
WARNING
The intelligent technology of the Park Distance Control (PDC) cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the system. Do not allow the increased convenience provided by the parking systems to tempt you into taking risks. The parking systems cannot replace the driver's attention.
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Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
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Always keep an eye on the parking direction and the vehicle surroundings. Pay particular attention to small children, animals and objects.
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Bear in mind that the parking system may not be able to react if the vehicle approaches too quickly and no warning is issued.
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Do not allow the parking system's display to distract you from the traffic around you.
WARNING
Camera lenses enlarge and distort the field of vision. Using the camera image to estimate the distance to people or obstacles may not be precise and can cause accidents and serious injuries.
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Do not rely on the camera system image.
NOTICE
In parking spaces without a curb, park at least 20 inches (50 cm) away from walls and buildings to reduce the risk of vehicle damage.
Sensor and camera boundaries
Various sensors and cameras that detect the vehicle surroundings ultrasonically, by radar waves, and visually are located on and in the vehicle. The various parking systems use different combinations of sensors. All sensors have technical and physical limits :
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In some situations, some objects may not be detected, e.g. trailer draw bars, narrow poles, fences, posts, and trees, extremely low or high obstacles, or trunk lids that are opening or already open .
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The parking system coverage areas have “blind” spots in their range where they cannot detect people and objects.
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Dirt, ice, or water on the sensors and cameras may be detected as obstacles or prevent the detection of objects in some cases. In addition to dirt and snow, soap residue or other coatings can also impair the sensor range .
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External noises and certain surfaces on objects and clothing can affect the sensor signals. In some situations, people and objects may not be detected or may be detected incorrectly.
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Certain objects, such as small posts or grating, cannot be shown or cannot be adequately shown due to the resolution of the screen and if there is insufficient lighting.
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The cameras only show two-dimensional images on the screen. Due to the lack of depth of field, it may be difficult or impossible to identify protruding objects or recesses in the road.
Volkswagen recommends practicing with the parking systems in a location or parking space with no traffic in order to become acquainted with the systems and their functions.
Requirements
The doors and trunk lid are closed.
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The outside mirrors must not be folded in.
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The sensors or cameras are not covered by attachments or decorative license plate frames. The decorative number plate frame and the number plate itself must not protrude at the sides or bottom.
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The vehicle must be on level ground.
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The vehicle must not be loaded primarily in the rear or on one side.
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Engine is running.
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Braking assistance systems such as ESC or ASR are switched on.
If you use any other functions in the Infotainment system while you are parking, the parking function and its warning chimes will be deactivated.
Finding a suitable parking space
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The length and width of the parking space must be larger than the vehicle measurements and provide enough space to maneuver.
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The distance when driving past the parking space is approx. 1 m (approx. 3 feet).
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Vehicles with Park Assist: The speed when passing the parking space is, for parking spaces parallel to the road, maximum approx. 40 km/h (approx. 25 mph), and for parking spaces across the road maximum approx. 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).
Parking system displays in the Infotainment system
The selection of parking displays and settings in the Infotainment system varies depending on the vehicle equipment and country.
USA and Canada: If the camera image on a parking system has been switched on by engaging the reverse gear, no function keys are displayed for safety reasons. These function keys can be displayed again by tapping the function key 
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General displays
Mute the warning chimes.
Adjust the brightness, contrast, and color.
Show the display.
Hide the display.
Close the current view and end the function.
Park Distance Control displays
Switching maneuver braking on and off.
Red section of the image: Nearby obstacle. The vehicle is at risk. Apply the brakes.
Yellow section of the image: Obstacle in the path of the vehicle. The vehicle is at risk. Steer around the obstacle.
White or gray section of the image: Obstacle outside of the vehicle's path.
There is a system malfunction in the area that is detected (depending on vehicle equipment). The colors may vary.
Switch to the Rear View Camera system.
Rear View Camera system displays (without parking mode selection)
Red line: Boundary or safety distance to the vehicle.
Green side line: Extension of the vehicle.
Switch to the parking system.
Rear View Camera system displays (with parking mode selection)
Switch to perpendicular parking mode.
Switch to parallel parking mode.
Turn the steering wheel (parallel parking mode).
Stop the vehicle (parallel parking mode).
Switch to cross traffic parking mode.
Switch to trailer support or off-road support parking mode (depending on the country).Red line: Boundary or safety distance to the vehicle.
Red frame: Outline of the vehicle (parallel parking).
Yellow lines: the vehicle's path based on the steering angle.
Yellow assisting box: front or rear edge of the parking space (parallel parking)
Green horizontal lines: Boundaries.
Green line on the side: turning point when parking (parallel parking).
Green frame: outline of the vehicle (parallel parking).
Switch to the parking system.
Park Assist displays
Switch Park Assists on and off.
Area View displays
Front perpendicular parking.
Rear perpendicular parking.
Front cross traffic.Rear cross traffic.
Off-road.
Display both areas next to the vehicle at the same time.
Display the driver’s side only.
Display the passenger's side only.Switch to trailer or off-road support (depending on the country).
3D views.Switch to top view of the vehicle and surrounding area.
Top view of the vehicle and surrounding area (3D view) from directly above.
Top view of the vehicle and surrounding area (3D view) from diagonally above.
Vehicle and surrounding area from the side (3D view).
NOTICE
The system will only provide visual and audible warnings for obstacles within the vehicle's path.
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At the latest, brake the vehicle when the next to last segment of an obstacle is displayed or a warning tone sounds continuously.
The orientation lines superimposed on the camera image are shown by the system regardless of the vehicle's surroundings. There is no automatic obstacle detection by the camera while it is active. The driver must evaluate whether the vehicle will fit in the parking space.
In the area around the rear view camera, all orientation lines are hidden if the trailer hitch installed at the factory is connected to the trailer electrical system.
In the area around the rear view camera, all orientation lines are hidden if a camera is installed in the trunk lid and the trunk lid is open.
Automatic braking intervention
A parking system's automatic braking support helps to avoid collisions, if an obstacle is detected during the parking process.
Braking functions
The following systems are available depending on the vehicle equipment:
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Maneuver braking for Park Distance Control .
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Emergency braking function for Park Assist .
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Emergency braking function for Rear Traffic Alert .
WARNING
The increased comfort offered by the parking system automatic braking intervention should not cause you to take safety risks. In some situations, function of the automatic braking intervention may be limited or it may not function at all. Collisions with obstacles can lead to injuries and vehicle damage. The system cannot replace the driver's attention.
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Stay attentive and do not rely only on the parking systems.
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Always be ready to take over braking and steering.
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Do not take any risks when it comes to safety.
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React to the warnings and recommendations from the parking systems.
Requirements
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When maneuvering, the vehicle is not driving faster than approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).
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A parking system has been switched on.
What happens during an automatic braking intervention?
If there is an obstacle, the brakes are applied until the vehicle comes to a stop and the vehicle is kept stationary for approximately 2 seconds.
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Following an automatic braking intervention, press the brake pedal to keep the vehicle stationary.
Park Assist: This will reduce the vehicle's speed if it is moving too quickly. The parking process can then be resumed.
Switching on and off
Automatic braking is activated or deactivated when a parking system is switched on or off by the driver.
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Tap the
function key on the Infotainment system screen to manually switch maneuver braking on or off.
Maneuver braking for Park Distance Control
Automatic braking support is only possible when there are obstacles in the rear area.
If the Park Distance Control detects a nearby obstacle when driving forwards, you must brake the vehicle yourself!
Special considerations when towing a trailer
If the trailer hitch was not installed at the factory, automatic braking support in the rear area is not deactivated automatically.
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Manually deactivate the parking system before driving with a trailer.
Switch the parking system off if automatic braking support happens too frequently, like when driving off-road.
If the maneuver braking function for Park Distance Control intervenes to stop the vehicle, the function will be inactive for a distance of approx. 5 m (approx. 16 ft) when driving in the same direction. It will become active again if the gear or selector lever position changes.
The parking process is canceled following Park Assist emergency braking due to an obstacle.
Following a Rear Traffic Alert emergency braking intervention, it will take approx. 10 seconds before automatic braking support can occur again.
Troubleshooting
The parking system is functioning differently than expected
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The system conditions are not met .
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The sensors or camera may be dirty or covered with ice .
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The camera lens is dirty and the camera image is not clear .
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Sources of noise, such as a jackhammer or driving over cobblestones, can interfere with the ultrasonic signal.
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The vehicle is damaged in the area of the sensors or camera, for example from parking barriers, or the paint may have been changed or other structural modifications may have been made near the sensors or camera, for example to the vehicle front end or to the suspension.
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The areas detected by the sensors or camera may be blocked by accessories such as bicycle racks.
Fault displays
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Note any messages on the instrument cluster display and in the Infotainment system.
NOTICE
Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility in the event of a parking system malfunction. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
No sensor or camera view or the parking system has been switched off
If a sensor malfunctions, the sensor area is deactivated. The sensor area affected can be displayed in the Infotainment system by the 
symbol. The parking system may be completely switched off.
If Park Distance Control is malfunctioning, a continuous tone will sound for several seconds when you switch it on. Where applicable, a message will appear in the instrument cluster display.
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Check if one of the causes listed is responsible.
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Once the source of the issue has been resolved, switch the system on again.
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If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
The Park Assist is canceled automatically
Park Assist will end the parking process if one of the following situations occurs:
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The
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The driver takes over steering.
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The driver’s door is opened.
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The time limit or number of movements for the parking process is exceeded.
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ASR is switched off or it engages.
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There is a system malfunction.
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Restart the parking process.
Park Assist is active and supports steering movements when the vehicle is stationary
If Park Assist attempts to turn the steering while the vehicle is stationary, the white 
symbol appears in the instrument cluster display.
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Press the brake pedal.
After a wheel change, Park Assist parks inaccurately
If, after a wheel change, Park Assist parks inaccurately, e.g. with an increased or reduced distance from the curb, the system may have to acquire the wheel sizes again.
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Drive the vehicle over a longer distance, including around bends.
The Park Assist system automatically learns the new wheel sizes.
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