DSG: if the gear selector lever is moved to position N, the Auto Hold function will not be switched
on or will be switched off. As a result, the vehicle will not be held securely in a stationary position ⇒
.
Holding the vehicle stationary with the Auto Hold function
•Make sure that the Auto Hold function is operational. The indicator lamp in the
button lights up yellow.
•Brake the vehicle to bring it to a standstill ⇒ Parking.
•Manual gearbox: disengage the clutch and either keep the clutch fully depressed or shift to
neutral.
•Release the brake. The indicator lamp will light up greenon the instrument cluster display.
The vehicle is being held stationary by the Auto Hold function ⇒.
Switching off the Auto Hold function
•Press the button ⇒. The indicator lamp in the button
⇒ Fig. 152 (arrowyf V Z L W F K H V R I I .
The electronic parking brake switches on automatically to hold the vehicle securely. However, the
electronic parking brake will not switch on if the brake pedal is depressed when the Auto Hold
function is switched off ⇒.
Switching off the Auto Hold function temporarily using the button
It can sometimes be necessary to turn the Auto Hold function off temporarily to enable the vehicle
to roll more easily, for example when manoeuvring.
•With the engine switched on, depress the brake pedal.
•Press the button. The Auto Hold function is deactivated.
The Auto Hold function will be reactivated as soon as the brake pedal is depressed again when the
vehicle has come to a standstill.
The system's limits
If the clutch grinds while the ignition is switched off or the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be
secured against rolling away with the Auto Hold function or the electronic parking brake in certain
circumstances ⇒. After switching off the ignition or opening the driver door, make sure
that the indicator lampin the instrument cluster display lights up red. The electronic
parking brake is switched on.
Safety notes on the parking systems
The parking systems include the following:
•Park Distance Control ⇒ Park Distance Control.
•Rear view camera system (Rear Viewyf ⇒ Rear view camera system (Rear Viewyf.
•Park Assist ⇒ Park Assist.
•Area View ⇒ Area View.
•Trailer manoeuvring system (Trailer Assistyf ⇒ Trailer Assist
The systems available depend on the equipment in the vehicle.
Always observe and follow the general safety notes when using the parking systems.
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The intelligent Auto Hold function cannot overcome the laws of physics, and operates
only within the limits of the system. Never let the extra convenience afforded by the Auto
Hold function tempt you into taking any risks when driving.
•Make sure that the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display lights up green
or red if you want to hold the vehicle securely. The vehicle is being held by the
Auto Hold function if the green indicator lamp is lit and by the electronic parking brake
if the red warning lamp is lit.
•Never leave the vehicle if the engine is running and the Auto Hold function is switched
on.
•The Auto Hold function cannot hold the vehicle in all hill start situations or brake it
sufficiently on all slopes going downhill, e.g. if the ground is slippery or icy.
WARNING
Switch off the Auto Hold function before driving into a car wash. Damage may otherwise
be caused by automatic activation of the electronic parking brake.
NOTICE
Park Distance Control switches itself on automatically if the vehicle rolls backwards.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, Park Distance Control can also be activated automatically.
Switching off Park Distance Control
•Press the or button.
•OR: drive forwards at a speed of more than 10-15 km/h (6-9 mphyf .
•OR: move the selector lever to position P.
Automatic activation (depending on equipmentyf
Park Distance Control also switches itself on if the vehicle approaches an obstacle in the front area
of the vehicle at a speed of less than 15 km/h (9 mphyf $ X W R P D W L F D F W L Y D W L R Q F D Q E H V Z L W F K H G R Q L Q
the Infotainment system.
Automatic activation functions only when the vehicle speed falls below around 15 km/h (9 mphyf I R U
the first time. Renewed automatic activation is possible after Park Distance Control has been
switched off and then back on again with the button or .
Automatic activation can also be reactivated by switching the ignition or electronic parking brake off
and then back on again.
Manoeuvre braking
If the vehicle is equipped with manoeuvre braking, the manoeuvre braking function triggers the
emergency brake as soon as an obstacle is detected while reversing. The manoeuvre braking
function helps to prevent collisions. The vehicle speed must not be higher than 10 km/h (6 mphyf
The manoeuvre braking function is activated or deactivated when Park Distance Control is switched
on or off. The manoeuvre braking function is inactive for five metres after a braking operation in the
same direction of travel. The manoeuvre braking function is ready for braking again after changing
gear or position. The same restrictions apply as for Park Distance Control.
Manoeuvre braking is not active if Park Distance Control was activated automatically.
Touch the function button to switch manoeuvre braking on and off.
Display representation
Fig. 154 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⇒
Introduction
The scanned areas are represented by several segments in the Infotainment system ⇒ Fig. 154.
The closer the vehicle drives towards an obstacle, the closer the segment will move to the vehicle
in the display. Signal tones sound at the same time.
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 equipmentyf .Switch to rear view camera system (depending
on vehicle equipmentyf . / System fault in the monitored area (depending on equipment levelyf .
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
⇒ Trailer towing.
Things to note in the area around the vehicle (depending on vehicle
equipmentyf
The scanned area along the side of the vehicle is automatically hidden in the following situations:
•When a vehicle door is opened.
•TCS is switched off or is taking corrective action.
•If the vehicle is stationary for longer than approximately three minutes.
The vehicle must be moved a few metres forwards or backwards in order to be able to show the
entire area around the vehicle. The missing areas are then scanned and the area around the
vehicle is calculated.
•Changes have been made to the paintwork around the camera or the construction has been
modified, e.g. vehicle front end or the running gear.
Response to all circumstances
•Switch off the system temporarily.
•Check whether any of the causes described below 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.
Park Assist
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Prerequisites
⇒ Looking for a parking space
⇒ Driving into a parking space
⇒ Driving out of a parking space
⇒ Troubleshooting
Park Assist shows parking spaces
which are suitable for parking and
assists the driver when driving into and
out of parking spaces.
Park Assist is an extension of Park Distance Control ⇒ Park Distance Control.
Park Assist automatically steers the vehicle. The driver must control the accelerator, gear changes
and brake!
Driving into a parking space using Park Assist takes place in the following steps:
•Look for a parking space.
•Drive into a parking space.
System limits
The sensors may not always be able to detect objects such as trailer drawbars, thin rails, fences,
posts, trees and open or opening boot lids. This can result in damage to your vehicle.
In some cases, dirt and ice on the sensors could be registered as an obstacle.
Prerequisites
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The following prerequisites must be met for driving into and out of parking spaces:
•The traction control system (TCSyf P X V W E H V Z L W F K H G R Q ⇒ Brake support systems.
•Distance: maintain a distance of 0.5 – -2.0 metres when driving past the parking space.
•The parking space must have at least the dimensions required by Park Assist.
•Speed when driving past the parking space (for parking spaces parallel to the roadyf Q R W D E R Y H
40 km/h (25 mphyf.
•Speed when driving past the parking space (for parking spaces perpendicular to the roadyf Q R W
above 20 km/h (12 mphyf.
•Maximum speed: 7 km/h (4 mphyf. An automatic braking intervention can take place when
driving into a parking space.
The parking manoeuvre can be continued after the automatic brake intervention.
Fast steering wheel movements can cause serious injury.
•During the manoeuvring operation, do not reach for the steering wheel until prompted
to do so by the system.
•Exception: if a dangerous situation occurs, intervene and take over the steering.
WARNING
Park Assist uses parked vehicles, the kerb and other objects as guidance. Please ensure
that the wheels and tyres are not damaged when parking the vehicle. If necessary, stop the
parking procedure in good time to prevent damage to the vehicle.
NOTICE