Warning lights and text messages are shown in the instrument cluster display. Acoustic warnings may
also sound at the same time.
Lights up Warnings in the instrument
cluster display Proper response
∋ Fault in the hybrid system: stop
the vehicle at a safe location!
Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as it is safe
to do so.
∋
Fault Hybrid system: Workshop! See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
High-voltage battery is being
charged.
While this message appears, do not stop the engine.
2 % ! $ 9 READY.
Never leave the vehicle parked in the ready position.
Remove the remote control vehicle key out of the
ignition or for vehicle with Keyless Access press the
starter button When leaving the vehicle always take
the remote control vehicle key with you.
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Switching Park Distance Control on and off manually
x Push the or ∗ .button once when the ignition is switched on to switch Park Distance Control
on.
x Push the or ∗ .button again when the ignition is switched on to switch Park Distance Control
off.
The indicator light in the button comes on and stays on as long as the feature is active. The indicator
light in the button comes on and stays on as long as the feature is active.
Switching Park Distance Control on and off automatically
x Automatic activation: Shift into reverse.
x OR: Drive forward slowly (less than about 6 - 9 mph /10 - 15 km/h) and approach to within about
38 inches (95 cm) of an obstacle.
x OR: If the vehicle rolls backwards.
x Automatic deactivation: Drive faster than about 6-9 mph (10 - 15 km/h).
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
x In some cases, the Park Distance Control system interprets water and ice on the sensors as an
obstacle. To prevent automatic PDC activation in these cases, you can turn Park Distance Control off
permanently in the Infotainment System .
x If the distance remains the same, the warning tone volume decreases after a few seconds. If a
continuous tone sounds, its volume remains the same.
x If the vehicle moves away from the obstacle, the beeping sound stops automatically. The beep
turns on once more automatically if the vehicle approaches the obstacle again.
x There is no beeping when the transmission is in Park (P) or the electronic parking brake is
engaged.
x The volume of the audible signals can be adjusted by an authorized Volkswagen dealership or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
.WARNING
Never rely completely on the PDC for information about people and objects that might be in
the way of the vehicle and could be struck by the vehicle causing serious personal injury.
x The PDC sensors have blind spots where they cannot detect people or objects.
x Always watch for people, especially small children and animals, because the sensors may
not always be able to detect them.
.If you hear a long beep lasting about 3 seconds when you first turn PDC on or the indicator light
in the button starts blinking, this means there is a malfunction in the Park Distance Control system.
Switch off the Park Distance Control system with the button and have it immediately checked by an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
