2022 Volkswagen Passat 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.

Park Assist is an extension of the parking system ⇒  Introduction.

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.

The following functions are supported:

• 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.

Pay attention to the message in the instrument cluster display.

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 parking process 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.

Searching for parking spaces

 Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ andSafety instructions.

Fig. 109 In the center armrest: button to manually switch on Park Assist.

Selecting the parking space and parking mode

1. Press the  button  fig. 109.

2. Operate the turn signal that indicates the side of the road you are parking on.

3. Press the  button until the desired parking mode is selected.

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

Driving into parking spaces

 Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ andSafety instructions.

Fig. 110 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  fig. 110 .

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

4. Release the steering wheel.

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

6. Accelerate carefully.

7. Brake if a chime sounds, the  indicator turns on, or once a prompt appears in the instrument cluster display.

8. Depending on the parking space, it may be necessary to carry out several parking maneuvers. When the process of driving into a parking space is finished, a text message appears in the instrument cluster display. A chime will sound.

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

Park the vehicle and turn off the engine ⇒ Parking.

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, intervene and take over steering.

Exiting a parking space

 Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ andSafety instructions.

Fig. 111 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 ⇒ Requirements.

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. Release the steering wheel when the following message appears: Automatic steering active. Check surrounding area!

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

8. 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.

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

10. Drive the vehicle out of the parking space when the traffic situation allows it ⇒ .

WARNING

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