
 
Clean the radar sensors or remove stickers or accessories from the radar sensors, mirrors and 
bumper Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior 
Check whether any damage is visible. 
The system is not responding as expected 
The radar sensors are dirty. The sensor visibility may be impaired by dirt and snow or also residue 
from cleaning agents or coatings Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior 
The prerequisites for system operation must be met System limits 
The radar sensors are covered by water. 
The vehicle is damaged in the area of the radar sensors, e.g. caused by parking collisions. 
The detection ranges of the radar sensors are blocked by add-on parts, e.g. bicycle carriers. 
Changes have been made to the paintwork in the area of the radar sensors or structural 
modifications have been made, e.g. on the vehicle front end or the running gear. 
Only Volkswagen-approved vehicle paints may be used on the rear bumper. Other vehicle paints can 
restrict the function of the system or cause faults. 
Tinting foils have been retrofitted on the side windows. 
Parking and manoeuvring 
Parking 
Stopping and parking the vehicle 
The actions should be carried out only in the given order: 
Stop the vehicle on a suitable surface  
Depress and hold the brake pedal until the engine has stopped. 
Switch on the electronic parking brake Electronic parking brake is 
switched on when the indicator lamp in the button Fig. 125lights up yellow and the indicator 
lamp in the instrument cluster display lights up red. 
On vehicles with a manual gearbox, either fully depress or disengage the clutch. 
With an automatic gearbox, move the selector lever to position P. 
Switch off the engine and take your foot off the brake pedal. 
Turn the steering wheel slightly if necessary to engage the steering lock mechanism. 
With a manual gearbox, select first gear for flat ground and uphill gradients, or reverse gear for 
downhill gradients, and then release the clutch. 
Please ensure that all occupants, in particular children, leave the vehicle.  

Rear view camera system (Rear View) 
Park Assist Park Assist 
The available systems vary according to the vehicle equipment level. 
Limits of the parking systems 
The sensors or cameras may not always be able to detect objects such as thin rails, fences, posts, 
trees, very low or high obstacles and open or opening boot lids. 
In some cases, dirt and ice on the sensors or cameras could be registered as an obstacle. 
Limits of the rear view camera system 
The rear view camera system shows only two-dimensional images on the screen. The lack of depth 
of field means that potholes and protruding objects on the ground may only be detected with 
difficulty, or may not be detected at all. 
The system displays the orientation lines irrespective of the area surrounding the vehicle. There is no 
automatic obstacle detection. Drivers must judge for themselves whether the vehicle will fit into the 
parking space. 
 
WARNING 
The intelligent technology used in the parking systems cannot overcome the laws of physics, and 
functions only within the limits of the system. Never let the extra convenience afforded by the 
parking systems tempt you into taking any risks when driving. The parking systems cannot replace 
the full concentration of the driver. 
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions. 
Unintentional vehicle movements can cause serious injury. 
Keep looking in the direction in which you are parking and at the relevant area surrounding the 
vehicle. 
Do not allow the displays in the instrument cluster and the images shown in the Infotainment 
system to distract you from the traffic. 
Always monitor the area around the vehicle as the parking systems will not always detect infants, 
animals and objects. 
The parking systems have blind spots in which obstacles and people are not registered. 
External sources of sound and certain surfaces on objects and clothing may influence the signals of 
the sensors. In certain circumstances, the systems will be unable to detect or properly detect people 
and objects. 
Certain objects, for example narrow posts or railings, may be difficult or impossible to see on the 
screen because of its resolution or poor light conditions.  

respond quickly enough to issue a warning. 
 
Volkswagen recommends that drivers practise using the parking systems in a traffic-calmed area or 
car park to allow them to familiarise themselves with the systems and their functions. 
Park Distance Control 
 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
Switching on and off
Display representation
Troubleshooting
The Park Distance Control system assists the driver when manoeuvring and parking. 
Park Distance Control detects the distance from an obstacle by means of sensors in the front and 
rear areas of the vehicle. If there is an obstacle in the detection range of the sensors, the system 
indicates this on the Infotainment system and by means of signal tones. 
Settings 
With some equipment levels, settings for Park Distance Control can be made in the Infotainment 
system Infotainment system controls and displays 
You can save some settings in the user accounts of the personalisation function. The settings change 
automatically when the user account is changed Personalisation 
Switching on and off 
 
Fig. 127 In the centre console: button for switching Park Distance Control on and off (depending on 
equipment). 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Switching on Park Distance Control 
Press the  button.  

Fig. 128 Display in the Infotainment system: full-screen mode. The scanned areas depend on the 
vehicle equipment level. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
When the vehicle approaches an obstacle, this is shown in the Infotainment system in several 
segments and is supported by an acoustic signal Fig. 128
can vary depending on the situation. 
Obstacle close to the vehicle. A continuous tone sounds. Do not drive on!Obstacle in the 
vehicle path. An intermittent tone sounds. The shorter the distance, the shorter the intervals.
Obstacle outside the vehicle path.Mute signal tones.Switch manoeuvre braking on and 
off (depending on vehicle equipment).Switch to rear view camera system (depending on vehicle 
equipment).System fault in the scanned area (depending on equipment level). The colour may vary. 
Troubleshooting 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The system is not responding as expected 
The sensors are dirty Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior
impaired by dirt and snow or also residue from cleaning agents or coatings. 
The prerequisites for system operation are not met Automatic activation when driving forwards 
(with some equipment levels) 
The factory-fitted towing bracket is electrically connected with the trailer Notes on towing a 
trailer 
Only the scanned area to the front of the vehicle is shown on the Infotainment system display in 
vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket and a trailer with an electrical connection to the vehicle 
Notes on towing a trailer 
The vehicle is damaged in the area of the sensors, e.g. caused by parking collisions. 
The detection ranges of the sensors are blocked by add-on parts, e.g. bicycle carriers. 
Changes have been made to the paintwork in the area of the sensors or structural modifications 
have been made, e.g. on the running gear. 
The ultrasound signal is subject to interference from external noise sources, e.g. rough tarmac 
surface or cobblestones.  

 
The sensor area is switched off permanently if a sensor fails. 
Park Distance Control malfunctions will be indicated by a text message with an acoustic warning and 
the indicator lamp in the button flashing when the system is switched on for the first time. If the 
sensors are dirty or covered, the affected sensor cluster will be displayed on the Park Distance 
Control screen. A cleaning message also appears (depending on the vehicle equipment level). 
Possible solution 
Switch off the system temporarily. 
Check whether any of the causes described apply. 
Clean the sensors or remove stickers or accessories from the sensors and cameras Caring for and 
cleaning the vehicle exterior 
Check whether any damage is visible. 
You can switch the system back on again once you have rectified the cause of the problem. 
If the system still fails to respond as expected, have the system checked by a qualified workshop or 
your Volkswagen dealership. 
Rear view camera system (Rear View) 
 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
Switching on and off
Display representation
Prerequisites
Parking
Troubleshooting
The rear view camera system in the rear of the vehicle makes it easier for the driver to see behind 
the vehicle and provides support for parking manoeuvres. 
The rear view camera system shows the area behind the vehicle on the Infotainment system screen. 
Depending on the operating mode, orientation lines support the view to the rear. 
 
WARNING 
Using images from the camera to estimate the distance from obstacles (people, vehicles etc.) is 
inaccurate and could cause accidents and severe injuries. 
Camera lenses enlarge and distort the field of vision and show objects differently and inaccurately 
on the screen.  

 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The system is not responding as expected 
The sensors are dirty Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior
impaired by dirt and snow or also residue from cleaning agents or coatings. 
The system requirements must be met Prerequisites 
The sensors are covered by water. 
The vehicle is damaged in the area of the sensors, e.g. caused by parking collisions. 
The detection ranges of the sensors are blocked by add-on parts, e.g. bicycle carriers. 
Changes have been made to the paintwork in the area of the sensors or structural modifications 
have been made, e.g. on the vehicle front end or the running gear. 
The ultrasound signal is subject to interference from external noise sources, e.g. rough tarmac 
surface or cobblestones. 
No sensor visibility, error message, system switches itself off 
Park Assist is switched off if a sensor fails. 
Clean the sensors or remove stickers or accessories from the sensors and cameras Caring for and 
cleaning the vehicle exterior 
Check whether any damage is visible. 
Possible solution 
Switch off the system temporarily. 
Check whether any of the causes described apply. 
You can switch the system back on again once you have rectified the cause of the problem. 
If the system still fails to respond as expected, have the system checked by a qualified workshop. 
Automatic cancellation of driving in/out of a parking space 
Park Assist cancels parking or driving out of a parking space in the following situations: 
The button is pressed. 
The driver intervenes using the steering wheel. 
The driver door is opened. 
The parking operation is not completed within around six minutes. 
There is a system fault. 
TCS is switched off or is taking corrective action.