2008 VOLKSWAGEN CC parking sensors

When a turn signal is set, unnecessary lines and areas are hidden.
Orientation lines overview
Meaning of the orientation lines and areas projected on screen
⇒ fig. 155. All distances of the orientation lines refer to a vehicle on a
level surface.
(1) Red: Safety distance. Area up to about 16 inches (40 cm) behind
the vehicle on the road.
(2) Vehicle's width limits.
(3) Point to change steering angle.
When the yellow line touches the curb or any other parking
space boundary, the steering wheel must be turned in the oppo-
site direction (close-up view).
(4) The area parallel to the vehicle that is needed for parking. The
area shown must fit completely into the parking space.
(5) Parked vehicle at the curb.
Parking
Position the vehicle about 3 feet (1 meter) away from and parallel
to the parking space and shift into Reverse.
On the screen of the navigation system, activate Mode 2 for paral-
lel parking.
Back up slowly and steer the vehicle so that the yellow surface on
the screen is flush with the side boundary of the parking space (such
as the curb) and stops short of any obstacle (5), such as another ve-
hicle.
Turn the steering wheel as far as it will go into the direction of the
parking space and slowly back up.
Once the yellow line (3) touches the side of the parking space, for
example, a marking or the curb (close-up view), turn the steering
wheel as far as it will go in the opposite direction.
Continue backing up until the vehicles is positioned in the parking
space parallel to the road. If necessary, correct the parking position.
It may take up to 5 seconds for the area detected by the sensors
to be displayed on the factory-installed radio or navigation system
screen.

WARNING
Park Distance Control is no substitute for careful and attentive
driving. Never rely completely on these systems for information
about people and objects that might be in the way of the vehicle
and could be struck resulting in serious personal injuries.
The sensors have blind spots in which they cannot detect
people, animals, and objects.
Always be careful and look around you when parking. The
sensors cannot always detect people, animals, and objects.
Watch out for small children and animals in particular.
Certain types of clothing and the surfaces of certain objects
do not reflect the ultrasonic waves that the sensors send and
receive. Such objects and persons wearing such clothing will
not be detected by PDC or will not be detected accurately.
Noise in the area can interfere with the signals of the Park
Distance Control sensors. Under certain circumstances, the
system will not detect people and objects for this reason.
NOTICE
Things like trailer draw bars, thin rods, fences, trees, narrow
painted vertical poles, posts, or a luggage compartment lid that
is opening may not be detected by the Park Distance Control
sensors and could damage the vehicle.
If you continue driving closer to an object that the Park Dis-
tance Control has already detected and reported, the object may
disappear from the sensor range and may no longer be detected.
This is especially true for low or high objects. The system will no
longer sound warnings about these objects. Ignoring signals
from the Park Distance Control system could result in serious
damage to the vehicle.
The sensors in the bumpers can be damaged or become misa-
ligned in low speed impacts and parking maneuvers. Damaged
or misaligned sensors cannot accurately detect or report objects
that might be within range of the PDC system.
To help make sure that the system works properly, always
keep the sensors in the bumpers clean and free of snow and ice;
do not cover the sensors with stickers or other objects.

When cleaning the sensors with power washers or steam
cleaners, only spray the sensors directly for a very short time,
and always keep the washer nozzle at least 4 inches (10 cm)
from the sensors.
Noise from rough roads, cobblestones, other vehicles and the
surrounding area, for example, can prevent the Park Distance
Control system from accurately detecting and reporting people
and objects that may be within range of the sensors.
Aftermarket components such as bicycle racks can impair the
function of the Park Distance Control system.
Volkswagen recommends practicing with the Park Distance Con-
trol system in a location or parking space with no traffic in order to
become familiar with the system and how it works.
Park Distance Control (PDC)

Fig. 156 In the front bumpers: Park Distance Control system sensors.

In order to Operation
view camera dis-
play (if equipped): OR: Tap the function key Z or 26# on the dis-
play.

The indicator light in the button  ⇒ fig. 157 comes on and stays on
as long as the feature is active.
A chime sounds to tell you that the system is on. If the chime does
not sound, PDC is not working. Have the system inspected by an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
Special considerations when using Park Distance Control
In some cases, the Park Distance Control interprets water and ice
on the sensors as an obstacle.
If the distance remains the same, the warning tone volume de-
creases after a few seconds. If a continuous tone sounds, its volume
remains the same.
If the vehicle moves away from the obstacle, the beeping sound
stops automatically. The beep turns on again automatically if the ve-
hicle approaches the obstacle again.
For vehicles with automatic transmissions, there is no beeping
when the transmission is in Park (P) and the electronic parking brake
is engaged.
The volume of the audible signals can be adjusted by an author-
ized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facili-
ty.
Muting the Park Distance Control volume
You can mute the PDC beeping signals by tapping the  function
key on the Radio or Navigation system screen (if applicable). Tap the
function key again to reactivate the acoustic signals.
Switching Park Distance Control back on after it was switched off re-
activates the volume. System malfunction warning signals cannot be
switched off.
If you manually deactivate the display, PDC remains on and the
sound is reactivated.