2022 Volkswagen Atlas Owners Manual - Park Assist

Park Assist

 Introduction

Park Assist displays a suitable parking space and assists the driver when parking and leaving the parking space.

System function

Park Assist is an extension of the parking system .

Park Assist steers the vehicle into a parking space while you operate the accelerator pedal, the gears and the brake !

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. Not paying attention can result in accidents, serious injuries and vehicle damage.

• Pay close attention to the parking process and the traffic. Keep an eye on the parking direction at the same time.

• In a hazardous situation, apply the brakes using the brake pedal.

Available functions

• Display suitable parking spaces.

• Select parking mode.

• Driving into a suitable parallel parking space or parking bay.

• Driving out of a suitable parallel parking space.

NOTICE

Park Assist orients itself to parked vehicles, curbs, or other objects. Make sure the vehicle tires and rims are not damaged when parking.

• If necessary, stop the process of driving into a parking space at the correct time.

Aftermarket accessories mounted on the vehicle, such as bicycle racks, can interfere with Park Assist and can cause damage.

Automatic braking support may occur during parking processes if the driver accelerates too much.

Special considerations when towing a trailer

The parking system cannot be activated if a trailer is connected to the electrical system.

If the trailer hitch was not installed at the factory, the Park Assist cannot be used and must be deactivated manually.

Searching for parking spaces

Fig. 142 In the center console: Park Assist button.

Fig. 143 In the instrument cluster display: park modes for driving into parking spaces.

1. Parallel parking in reverse.
2. Cross parking in reverse.
3. Cross parking driving forward.

Searching for parking spaces

1. Press the  button  .

   The yellow indicator light turns on and the parking function is active.

2. While paying attention to traffic around your vehicle, drive slowly past a row of parked vehicles.

   Park Assist will automatically search for a suitable parking space.

   Or: press the turn signal to look for a parking space on the opposite side of the road.

   If a parking space is found, a parking mode will be displayed  .

3. If, for example, you would like to drive forward to park in a space at an angle to the road, press the  button and select parking mode   .

   Or: to select multiple parking spaces displayed in a row, press the  button multiple times.

WARNING

There is the risk of an accident, if you open and use another function besides the parking function on the Infotainment system while maneuvering with the Park Distance Control or the Park Assist. If this happens, all active parking functions, including the audible warnings, are shut down. You will therefore no longer be warned about a possible collision or receive intervention.

• Do not use any other Infotainment system functions while maneuvering, other than the active parking function.

Park Assist can be activated afterwards. If you drive past a suitable parking space, this will be indicated.

Driving into parking spaces

Fig. 144 In the instrument cluster display: parking perpendicular to the road.

1.  Searching for a parking space.
2. Driving into a parking space.
3. Maneuvering into a parking space.
4. Prompt to drive forward.
5. Your vehicle.
6. Parking vehicle or obstacle.
7. Detected parking space.
8. Request to drive backwards.
9. Request to brake.
10. Progress bar (relative distance remaining).

1. Stop the vehicle in front of or behind the parking space.

2. Pay attention to the prompt for parking in the instrument cluster display   .

3. Engage reverse gear if a backwards arrow appears in the instrument cluster display.

4. Release the steering wheel.

5. Release the brake.

6. Note the message Automatic steering active. Check surrounding area! in the instrument cluster display.

7. Accelerate carefully.

8. Apply the brakes if a warning chime sounds, the  indicator lights up, or a message appears on the instrument cluster display.

9. At the end of a parking maneuver, always wait until Park Assist has completed all rotational movements of the steering wheel in order to achieve an optimum parking result .

10. Carry out several parking maneuvers if necessary.

    When the process of driving into a parking space is finished, a text message appears in the instrument cluster display.

11. Park the vehicle .

WARNING

Turning the steering wheel too quickly can cause serious injuries.

• Do not grab the steering wheel during the maneuver until the system prompts you to do so.

• If the vehicle is approaching a dangerous situation, take over the steering.

Exiting a parking space

Fig. 145 In the instrument cluster display: reversing out of a parking space parallel to the road.

1. Vehicle parking.
2. Your vehicle.
3. Progress bar (relative distance remaining).
4. Direction of travel when driving out of a parking space.

Park Assist can exit parallel parking spaces if the requirements are met .

1. Press the  button.

2. Activate the turn signal for the side of the road where the vehicle should drive out of the parking space.

3. Select the reverse gear.

4. Let go of the steering wheel when the message Steering intervention active! Check surrounding area. is displayed.

5. Accelerate carefully.

6. Apply the brakes if a chime sounds, the  indicator turns on, or once the prompt to drive forward appears in the instrument cluster display.

7. Perform the procedure for exiting the parking space until a message appears in the instrument cluster display and possibly a tone signaling the end of the parking space exit procedure.

8. Press the brake pedal until the steering movements from Park Assist have stopped or the  indicator in the instrument cluster display turns off.

9. Take over steering with the steering wheel at the angle set by Park Assist.

10. Drive the vehicle out of the parking space .

WARNING

Only drive the vehicle out of the parking space when the traffic situation allows it.