2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC sensor

x If you continue driving closer to an object that the Park Distance 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.
x The sensors in the bumper can be damaged or become misaligned 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.
x 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.
x 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.
x 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 system sensors.
Volkswagen recommends practicing with the Park Distance Control system in a location or
parking space with no traffic in order to become familiar with the system and how it works.
applicable only in the United States
Park Distance Control (PDC)

Fig. 126 In the center console: Button to switch the Park Distance Control system on or off.

Fig. 127 Park Distance Control system 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. 131. 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 opposite 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
x Position the vehicle about 3 feet (1 meter) away from and parallel to the parking space and shift
into Reverse.
x On the screen of the navigation system, activate Mode 2 for parallel parking.
x 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
vehicle.
x Turn the steering wheel as far as it will go into the direction of the parking space and slowly back
up.
x 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.
x 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
Incorrect tire pressures and/or underinflation can cause sudden tire failure, loss of control,
collision, serious personal injury or even death.
x When the warning symbol appears in the instrument cluster, stop and inspect the tires.
x Incorrect tire pressure and/or underinflation can cause increased tire wear and can affect
the handling of the vehicle and stopping ability.
x Incorrect tire pressures and/or underinflation can also lead to sudden tire failure,
including a blowout and sudden deflation, causing loss of vehicle control.
x The driver is responsible for the correct tire pressures for all tires on the vehicle. The
recommended tire pressure values are listed on a sticker inside the driver door .
x The TPMS can only work correctly when all tires on the vehicle are filled to the correct
cold tire inflation pressure specified for the tires installed on the vehicle.
x Using incorrect tire pressure values can cause accidents or other damage. Always inflate
the tires to the correct specified cold tire pressure values for the tires installed on the vehicle.
x Always maintain correct cold tire inflation pressure so that TPMS can do its job.
x Always inflate tires to the recommended and correct tire pressure before driving off.
x Driving with underinflated tires causes them to flex (bend) more, letting them get too hot,
resulting in tread separation, sudden tire failure, and loss of control.
x Excessive speed and/overloading can cause heat build-up, sudden tire failure, and loss of
control.
x If the tire pressure is too low or too high, the tires will wear prematurely and the vehicle
will not handle well.
x If the tire is not “flat” and you do not have to change a wheel immediately, drive carefully
and at reduced speed to the nearest service station to check the tire pressure and add air as
required.
x When replacing tires or wheel rims on vehicles equipped with TPMS always read and heed
the information and all WARNINGS regarding , Tires and wheels.
NOTICE
x The wheel electronics are attached to special aluminum valves on the wheels. These valves
are screwed on rigidly. Never bend the valves “into position” when checking and adjusting tire
pressure.
x Missing valve stem caps can cause damage to the valves as well as to the TPMS sensors.
To help prevent damage, always use valve stem caps like those originally installed at the
factory. The caps must be screwed on tightly. Do not use metal valve stem caps.
x Do not use “comfort valve caps.” They do not seal properly and can damage the sensors.
x When replacing or rotating tires, make certain the valves and sensors are not damaged.
x The aluminum valves that are installed should be replaced after about 6 years of use
because of aging in the rubber seals. The valves can be replaced when a tire is changed. Do
not reuse aluminum valves after they are removed. They must be replaced. The tire pressure
sensor can be reused.
x When replacing the valve cores, use only nickel-plated replacement cores.
x The batteries in the wheel electronics last up to 10 years. It is not possible to replace the
batteries. The entire device must be replaced.
Underinflation increases fuel consumption and tire wear.

Dispose of the wheel electronics and the old batteries in an environmentally responsible manner.
Batteries of the type used in the wheel electronics may contain Perchlorate Material. Special handling
may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hadardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey all applicable legal requirements
regarding proper disposal.
Do not rely only on the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Check your tires regularly to make sure
they are properly inflated and have no signs of damage, such as punctures, cuts, cracks, and blisters.
Remove any objects that become embedded in the tire tread but have not penetrated into the body of
tire itself.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System checks for the factory-recommended inflation pressure, as
shown on the label inside the driver door
x For replacement tires that require a different inflation pressure, the TPMS must be adjusted to the
new pressure specification by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility. Only one value can be entered for each tire; see the tire inflation pressure label on the driver
door pillar
x To help prevent damage to the sensor and valve, do not put excessive force on the valve when
checking the tire pressure. Do not try to bend the valve.
x If sensors have to be replaced, have the valves changed at the same time.
x The tire valve gaskets must be replaced whenever a tire is mounted on the rim. Your authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility has a valve seal and gasket kit for this
purpose. Always make sure that a valve seal and gasket kit is also used whenever a sensor is
replaced.
x If you have to adjust the tire pressure on a “warm” tire, fill the tire with 2.0 - 4.35 psi (20 - 30 kPa)
more than the pressure specified on the tire pressure label.
x When the TPMS determines that the air pressure in at least one tire is too low, carefully check the
pressure in all 4 tires with an accurate tire pressure gauge. Low tire pressure usually cannot be
determined by looking at the tire. This is especially true of low-profile tires.
A Declaration of Compliance with the United States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is
found in the Consumer Information section of this Manual
There may be differences between the pressure readings from a tire pressure gauge and the
pressures registered by the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. The electronic TPMS is more accurate.
If you have work done on your wheels or tires, inform the workshop that the vehicle is equipped
with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System that has sensors in the wheels.
Applicable only in Canada

Your vehicle's Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) uses the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
sensors to indirectly check the tire pressure of all 4 tires while you are driving. The sensors monitor the
tread circumference (rolling circumference) and vibration characteristics of the individual tires. TPMS
warns if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires while the vehicle is moving.
Pressure loss is signaled by the indicator light Ç (described below) as well as by text warnings in the
instrument cluster display if your vehicle has this display (Multi-Function Indicator- MFI).
The original benchmark pressure is the recommended maximum load cold tire inflation pressure for
the tires that come with your vehicle. This pressure is listed on the tire pressure label on the driver
door jamb. After adjusting the tire pressures in all 4 tires, you must confirm and store the new cold
inflation pressures using the Settings menu in the instrument cluster , which changes the
benchmark pressure to match the current pressure of the tires on your vehicle.
Recalibrating the TPMS to reset the benchmark cold tire inflation pressure is explained below
More information:
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x Transporting
x Braking, stopping and parking
x Exterior care and cleaning
x Tires and wheels
x Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications
x Consumer information

Flashes Display text Possible cause or meaning
⇒ 
Proper response
Ç – There is a malfunction
between a sensor and the
system. The function can be
temporarily disrupted by
interference from transmitters
in the vicinity of the vehicle
working in the same
frequency range such as radio
equipment, remote controls or
children's toys.
Switch the source of interference off.
(Intermittently
while
driving.)

Tire pressure display screen
Meaning
(3) Benchmark pressure, front tires
(4) Current tire pressure, front right tire.
(5) No data received, right rear tire.
(6) Benchmark pressure, rear tires

If the tire pressure is too low, the relevant tires and the respective readings are highlighted in yellow.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the
inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly
underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to
trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system
is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups
as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation
of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue
to function properly.
Spare wheel or compact spare wheel
The spare wheel or compact spare wheel has no tire pressure sensor. When the spare or compact
spare wheel is mounted on the vehicle, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) indicator light will
flash in the instrument cluster display. The TPMS continues to monitor the other 3 wheels.
Tire storage
If the tires do not move for an extended period of time, the sensors will not transmit tire pressures to
the system. This saves sensor battery life. When the ignition is switched on, the sensors transmit
signals to the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

WARNING
Incorrect tire pressure can cause sudden tire failure, loss of vehicle control and serious
personal injury.
x Always check and correct air pressure in all 4 tires, particularly after changing,
exchanging, or repairing tires.
x After that, always make sure that all 4 tires are inflated to the correct tire pressure for the
tires installed on the vehicle.
x See the tire pressure label and the Owner's Literature for recommended cold tire inflation
pressure and other important information.
x When replacing tires or wheel rims on vehicles equipped with TPMS, always read and
heed all of the information and WARNINGS .
NOTICE
x The wheel electronics are attached to special aluminum valves on the wheels. These valves
are screwed on rigidly. Never bend the valves “into position” when checking and adjusting tire
pressure.
x Missing tire air valve caps could result in damage to the valves, as well as to the sensors on
the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Therefore, make sure your valve caps conform to the
specifications of those originally installed on the vehicle and that they are always tightly and
properly screwed on to the valves. Do not use metallic valve caps
x Do not use “comfort valve caps”, as these do not seal properly and could therefore cause
damage to the sensors.
x When changing or rotating the tires, be careful not to damage the valves or sensors.
x The aluminum valves that are installed should be replaced after about 6 years of use
because of aging in the rubber seals. The valves can be replaced when a tire is changed. Do
not reuse aluminum valves after they are removed. They must be replaced. The tire pressure
sensor can be reused.
Applicable only in Canada
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)