2019 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF eco

Control module display ⇒ fig. 136:
No. Display Meaning Proper re-
sponse
(1) (2) (4) Lights up
During the
charging pro-
cess: The con-
trol unit detected
a residual cur-
rent, the charg-
ing process is
interrupted.
Dangerous con-
tact voltage
damaged isola-
tion detected at
the voltage
source. High-
voltage battery is
not being
charged.
Or: Damaged
isolation detect-
ed in the vehi-
cle’s high-
voltage system.
Get expert assis-
tance from a
qualified electri-
cal installation
specialist.
During the test-
ing of the
Ground Fault
Circuit (GFI):
The test button
(3) was pressed
for longer than 3
seconds. The
high-voltage
battery is not
being charged.
Press the reset
button (6) for at
least 3 seconds.
(1) (2) Flashes Charging cable Have charging

Control module display ⇒ fig. 136:
No. Display Meaning Proper re-
sponse
(4) Lights up
was detected by
the control unit.
The high-voltage
battery is not
being charged.
charging cable
from the 110 Volt
outlet and the
vehicle and plug
it back in.
- If necessary try
connecting the
cable to another
110 Volt outlet.
- Should the
error occur
again, have
charging cable
checked by a
qualified electri-
cal specialist. Go
to an authorized
Volkswagen
dealer or
Volkswagen
service facility for
assistance.

Enabling the charging process
After a successful self-test, press the button (1) to set the protection unit to ready and enable the charging process. The LED in the protection unit symbol (2) lights up green.
Ending the charging process
If you want to interrupt the high-voltage battery charging process before charging is completed, the charging process must be interrupted or ended on the vehicle
Checking the Ground Fault Circuit (GFI) of the 110 Volt outlet
The GFI should be checked once a month. Carry out this procedure with the charging cable connected to the 110 Volt outlet and the vehicle. The charging process has to be deactivated:
x Press the test button (3) on the control unit of the charging cable for at about 3 seconds.
x If the test was successful, the warning lights (1) and (2) will light up. Should these warning lights not light up or other lights should light up or flash, an error occurred while testing.
x After a successful test and if error occurred, you can start the charging process by pressing the rest button (6) for at least 3 seconds.

Temperature monitoring
During the charging process the charging cable can become slightly warmer. This is normal and no cause for concern
If the control unit or the charging cable becomes too hot, the charging current will automatically be reduced If the control unit or the charging cable continues to get hot even at the lowest charging current, the protection unit will be switched off, and will remain switched off until it has cooled down sufficiently.
If no other sources of heat, such as direct sunlight, can be identified as relevant, have the outlet checked by properly qualified and trained experts.
Charging cable for charging at charging stations (if equipped)
Keep the charging cable for charging at a charging station safely in its bag in the luggage compart-ment. Follow the operating manual for the charging station. Before using the charging cable, read the procedure for charging with alternating current
WARNING
Charging the high-voltage battery improperly, using improper or damaged outlets and charg-ing cables, improper handling of the high-voltage battery or failure to follow safe charging procedures can cause short circuits, electric shock, explosions, fire, burns, injuries and death.
x Always connect the charging cable to a properly functioning 110 Volt Ground Fault Circuit (GFI) wall outlet. The outlet must be properly protected from water, moisture and other fluids.
x Always check the fuse protection of the GFI outlet before connecting the charging cable.
x Never connect the charging cable to a conventional power outlet, regardless of whether the outlet is protected or not.
x Never use the charging cable with an extension cord of any kind.
x Never let plugs or connectors come into contact with water, moisture, or any other fluids.
x Never use any charging cable if it is damaged and never use the charging cable with a damaged GFI outlet.
x Never attempt to alter or repair cables or other electrical components.
x Never let anybody stay in the vehicle while the high-voltage battery is charging.
x Never do any kind of work on the outside or inside of the vehicle while the high-voltage battery is charging.
x Always disconnect the charging cable completely from the vehicle before starting the motor.
WARNING
If you are not familiar with the outlet or the electrical installation or it has not been checked by qualified experts, never use it for charging. Even very low charging currents can cause serious damage and in particular fires if the socket or electrical installation is in bad condi-tion. If necessary, get expert assistance from a qualified electrical installation specialist.
WARNING
If a 110 Volt outlet is being used for charging, never charge 2 or more vehicles on outlets of the same fuse at the same time. Use a different fuse circuit for charging another vehicle. Al-ways comply with the maximum load for the fuse circuit used. If necessary, get expert assis-tance.

Key for displays ⇒ fig. 143
Symbol Meaning
Depending on vehicle equipment: Switch the PDC
display off.
O Close the current display.
Depending on vehicle equipment: Switch the PDC
sound on or off.
Setting display: brightness, contrast, color.
Depending on vehicle equipment: Display PDC.

Switching the camera on and off.
The Rear View Camera system switches on and off automatically.

Function Action with the ignition on
Vehicles without Park
Distance Control
Vehicles with Park Dis-
tance Control
Switch on the
display automati-
cally:
Shift into Reverse (R).
Switch off the
display automati-
cally:
Switch off the ignition.
OR: Drive forward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h) or for
longer than 10 seconds.
OR: Shift out of Reverse
(R) and wait about
10 seconds.
OR: Shift out of Reverse
(R) (display switches off
immediately).
Switch off the
display manually:
Press one of the Infotainment system buttons or tap
the O function key on the screen.

detected. This is especially true for low or high objects. The system will no longer sound warn-ings about these objects. Ignoring signals from the Park Distance Control system could result in serious damage to the vehicle.
x The sensors in the bumpers 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 exam-ple, can prevent the Park Distance Control system from accurately detecting and reporting people and objects that may be within range of the sensors.
x Aftermarket components such as bicycle racks can impair the function of the Park Distance Control system.
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.
Operation

Fig. 145 In the front and rear bumpers: Park Distance Control system sensors.

Fig. 146 In the center console: Button to switch the Park Distance Control system on or off.

The indicator light in the  button ⇒ fig. 146 lights up and stays on as long as the feature is active.
Automatic activation
When the PDC is activated automatically, a mini PDC display appears on the left-hand side of the
screen ⇒ fig. 148.
Automatic activation of the PDC when driving slowly towards an obstacle located in front of the vehicle only works when the speed falls below about 6–9 mph (10–15 km/h) for the first time. If the PDC was switched off using the  button, performing one of the following actions with the ignition switched on can automatically reactivate the PDC:
x If the vehicle accelerates to a speed greater than 6–9 mph (10–15 km/h) and then drops below that speed again.
x OR: If the selector lever is moved to Park (P) and then out of that position again.
x OR: If automatic activation is turned off and on again in the Infotainment system.
Automatic activation of the mini PDC display can be turned on or off in the Infotainment system ⇒  Infotainment system.
When the box in the automatic activation function key is checked =, signal chimes sound from a distance of about 20 inches (50 cm) from the obstacle.
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 of 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.
PDC signal chimes and displays

Fig. 147 PDC display of the area surrounding the vehicle.

If you continue to drive the vehicle closer to the obstacle despite a continuous signal chime, the sys-tem will no longer be able to measure the distance.
The intermittent signal chime volume decreases after a few seconds if the distance remains the same. The volume remains constant if the signal chime is continuous. As soon as the vehicle moves away from an obstacle again, the intermittent signal chime switches off automatically. If the vehicle moves towards an obstruction again, the intermittent signal chimes beep automatically.
Display
The graphic on the screen displays the scanned areas in several segments. The closer the vehicle drives towards an obstacle, the closer the segment will move to the vehicle in the display. The collision area has been reached at the latest when the second to last segment is displayed. Do not keep driving!

Vehicles with PDC at the front and rear
Area of the vehicle Distance of
the vehicle
from an ob-
stacle
Signal
tone
Segment color
if an obstacle
has been de-
tected
color display
only)
(A) Rear
center
Obstacle
not in
the ve-
hicle’s
path
about 12 –
63 in.
(31 – 160 cm)
– Grey
Rear
side
about 12 –
23 in.
(31 – 60 cm)
(B) Front
center
about 12 –
47 in.
(31 – 120 cm)
Front
side
about 12 –
23 in.
(31 – 60 cm)
(A) Rear
center
Obstacle
in the
vehicle’s
path
about 12 –
63 in.
(31 – 160 cm)
Intermittent
tone
Yellow
Rear
side
about 12 –
23 in.
(31 – 60 cm)

Vehicles with PDC at the front and rear
Area of the vehicle Distance of
the vehicle
from an ob-
stacle
Signal
tone
Segment color
if an obstacle
has been de-
tected
color display
only)
(B) Front
center
about 12 –
47 in.
(31 – 120 cm)
Front
side
about 12 –
23 in.
(31 – 60 cm)
(A),
(B)
Obstacle outside of
the collision area
about 0 – 12 in.
(0 – 30 cm)
Intermittent
tone
Red
(A),
(B)
Obstacle in the
collision area
about 0 – 12 in.
(0 – 30 cm)
Constant
tone
Red

WARNING
Do not allow the images shown on the screen to distract you from the traffic around you.
NOTICE
Failure to observe the illuminated text messages can lead to the vehicle being damaged.
It can take a few seconds before the area scanned by the sensors is displayed on the screen of the factory-installed Infotainment system.
PDC menu