
 
 
Fig. 129 Infotainment system display: parking using the rear view camera system. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Key to Fig. 129 
Choose parking space.Drive towards the selected parking space.Align the vehicle in the 
parking space.1Road.2Selected parking space.3Side limits of the selected parking space.4Rear limit 
of the parking space. 
Parking using the rear view camera system 
Position the vehicle in front of the parking space Fig. 
0. 
Select reverse gear. 
Reverse slowly and steer the vehicle so that the lateral lines lead into the selected parking space. 
The lines must correspond to the l. 
 
Troubleshooting 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The system is not responding as expected 
The camera is dirty Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior
impaired by dirt and snow or even residue from cleaning agents or coatings. 
The system requirements must be met Prerequisites 
The factory-fitted towing bracket is electrically connected with the trailer Notes on towing a 
trailer 
The vehicle is damaged in the area around the camera, e.g. caused by parking collisions.  

NOTICE 
Park Assist uses parked vehicles, the kerbs and other objects as guidance. Make sure that the tyres 
and wheel rims are not damaged when parking the vehicle. If necessary, stop the parking procedure 
in good time to prevent damage to the vehicle. 
Prerequisites 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The following prerequisites must be met for driving into and out of parking spaces: 
The traction control system (TCS) must be switched on 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 road): not above 
40 km/h (25 mph). 
Speed when driving past the parking space (for parking spaces perpendicular to the road): not above 
20 km/h (12 mph). 
Maximum speed: 7 km/h (4 mph). An automatic braking intervention can take place when driving 
into a parking space. 
No trailer is connected electrically with the factory-fitted towing bracket Notes on towing a 
trailer 
The parking manoeuvre can be continued after the automatic brake intervention. 
The automatic braking intervention takes place a maximum of once per parking manoeuvre. The 
parking manoeuvre will be cancelled if a speed of approximately 7 km/h (4 mph) is exceeded again. 
 
WARNING 
Do not let the automatic braking intervention triggered by Park Assist tempt you to take any risks 
while driving. The system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver. 
Park Assist has system-related limitations. In some situations, automatic braking intervention may 
function only in a limited way or not at all. 
You should always be prepared to brake the vehicle yourself. 
The automatic braking intervention is ended after approximately 1.5 seconds. Depress the brake 
pedal of the vehicle yourself following the automatic braking intervention. 
Looking for a parking space  

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space or manoeuvring. Rear Traffic Alert functions using radar sensors in the rear bumper. 
Key to Fig. 134 
Critical situation. Do not drive on!Possible critical situation. 
Detection of a critical situation can also take place acoustically: 
A warning signal will sound and a text message will be displayed in the instrument cluster for 
vehicles without Park Distance Control. 
In vehicles with Park Distance Control, an acoustic signal will sound with the continuous tone of Park 
Distance Control. If the Park Distance Control is deactivated, no warning can be given to the driver 
and the Rear Traffic Alert system will also be switched off temporarily. 
If there is a system fault in the scanned area, the indicator lamp will light up yellow on the 
instrument cluster display. 
Automatic braking intervention to minimise damage 
If Rear Traffic Alert detects an approaching road user and the driver has not pressed the brake, the 
system can brake automatically. 
Automatic braking intervention is activated when reversing at speeds of between 1 km/h (1
 mph). The vehicle is held stationary for up to two seconds after vehicle standstill has been 
detected. 
After automatic braking intervention is activated to prevent damage to the vehicle, the system 
requires approximately ten seconds before it can activate another automatic braking intervention. 
Automatic braking intervention can be interrupted by pressing the accelerator or brake pedal 
sharply and taking control of the vehicle. 
Automatic deactivation 
Rear Traffic Alert is deactivated automatically and cannot be switched on if the factory-fitted towing 
bracket is electrically connected to a trailer or similar Notes on towing a trailer
electrically connected to the vehicle and the driver pulls away, a text message appears in the 
instrument cluster display to inform the driver that Rear Traffic Alert has been deactivated. Rear 
Traffic Alert will be automatically activated again when the trailer has been unhitched from the 
vehicle. This applies if the functions were previously activated. Rear Traffic Alert must be switched 
off manually for trailer towing if a non-factory-fitted towing bracket is used. 
 
WARNING 
The intelligent Rear Traffic Alert technology cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only 
within the limits of the system. Do not let the assistance function of Rear Traffic Alert tempt you to 
take any safety risks while driving. The system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the 
driver.  

Even when the above-mentioned requirements for using the services are met, the functionality of 
the Car-Net services can be impaired or interrupted due to factors that lie outside the control of 
Volkswagen AG. Such factors include in particular: 
s. 
The telecommunications provider has changed the mobile telecommunication standard for 
transferring mobile data, e.g. from UMTS to EDGE or GPRS 
An existing mobile telecommunications standard has been shut down by the telecommunications 
provider. 
Impairment or interruption to mobile and GPS reception, e.g. due to high speeds, solar storms, 
weather, landscape, interfering devices or intensive use of the mobile network in the relevant cells. 
Restricted availability, completeness or correctness of information provided by third parties, e.g. 
maps. 
Countries where Volkswagen Car-Net services are not available. 
Apps 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The Volkswagen Car-Net app can execute Volkswagen Car-Net services in the vehicle and provide 
information. 
Volkswagen App-Connect allows content from Volkswagen apps and third party apps on mobile 
devices to be shown on the Infotainment system screen. 
There may be problems with compatibility with third party apps. 
A wide range of applications may be available and they may be vehicle-specific and country-specific 
o depend on 
availability of services offered by third parties. 
We are unable to guarantee that the available apps can be run on all mobile devices and all 
operating systems. 
Applications offered by Volkswagen can be changed, discontinued, deactivated, reactivated and 
expanded without prior notice. 
Transporting items 
Stowing luggage and loads 
Cargo and luggage can be transported in the vehicle, on a trailer Technical requirementsand on 
the roof Roof carrier 
Stowing luggage safely in the vehicle 
Always distribute any loads in the vehicle as evenly as possible.  

NOTICE 
Never drop the luggage compartment floor; guide it slowly back down. The trims or the luggage 
compartment floor could otherwise be damaged. 
 
NOTICE 
In the upper position, the variable luggage compartment floor has a maximum load capacity of 
120 kg. 
 
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be compartments for stowing small items under 
the luggage compartment floor. 
Luggage compartment equipment 
Fastening rings 
 
Fig. 151 In the luggage compartment: fixed and folding fastening rings. 
There are fastening rings Fig. 151at the front and rear of the luggage compartment which can be 
used to secure loose items and luggage with the help of lashing, retaining or securing straps. 
 
WARNING 
Unsuitable or damaged lashing, retaining or securing straps could tear in the event of a braking 
manoeuvre or accident. This could cause objects to be flung through the vehicle interior and lead to 
severe or fatal injuries. 
Always use suitable and undamaged lashing, retaining or securing straps. 
Pull lashing, retaining and securing straps taut crosswise over the cargo on the luggage compartment 
floor and attach securely to the fastening rings. 
Never exceed the maximum load rating of the fastening rings when securing objects. 
Make sure that the upper edge of the load is higher than the fastening rings, particularly when 
stowing flat objects.  

 
The vehicle height exceeds the required clearance height, e.g. in a garage. 
 
NOTICE 
Always remove the roof carrier before driving through an automatic car wash. 
The height of the vehicle is changed by the installation of a roof carrier and the load secured to it. 
Check and compare the height of the vehicle with clearance heights, e.g. for underpasses and garage 
doors. 
The roof carrier and its load must not obstruct you from opening and closing the glass roof and the 
boot lid. The roof aerial must also remain unaffected. 
 
Driving with a fitted roof carrier will increase air resistance and thus increase fuel consumption. 
Trailer towing 
 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
Technical requirements
Fitting the removable ball head
Removing the ball head
Notes on towing a trailer
Loading the trailer
Driving with a trailer
Trailer stabilisation
Retrofitting a towing bracket
The vehicle can be used to tow a trailer if it has the required technical equipment for this. The 
additional trailer load will affect the amount of wear, fuel consumption and performance of the 
vehicle and, in certain circumstances, could shorten the service intervals. 
Driving with a trailer not only places an extra load on the vehicle, but also requires increased 
concentration on the part of the driver. 
Vehicles with start/stop system 
When using towing brackets that were not retrofitted by Volkswagen, the start/stop system must be 
deactivated manually using the button in the centre console before towing a trailer, and it must 
remain deactivated for as long as a trailer is being towed   

DANGER 
It is dangerous to transport people in a trailer and it may also be illegal. 
 
WARNING 
Improper use of the towing bracket can lead to a loss of vehicle control, accidents and serious 
injuries. 
Only use the towing bracket if it is fitted properly and is not damaged. 
Do not carry out any alterations or repairs to the towing bracket. 
Wherever possible, swivel in or remove the ball head when a trailer is not being used in order to 
reduce the risk of injury in rear-end collisions, and the risk of injury to pedestrians and cyclists when 
the vehicle is parked. 
Never install a weight-distributing or load-balancing towing bracket to the vehicle. The vehicle is not 
designed for these kinds of towing brackets. The towing bracket can fail, causing the trailer to tear 
loose from the vehicle. 
 
WARNING 
Towing a trailer and transporting heavy or bulky items can change the vehicle handling and increase 
the braking distance. This can lead to accidents. 
Always secure loads properly using suitable and undamaged lashing, retaining or securing straps. 
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions. 
Reduce your speed, particularly when going downhill. 
Trailers with a high centre of gravity are more likely to tip over than trailers with a low centre of 
gravity. 
Always drive carefully and think ahead. Accelerate very carefully and gently. Avoid abrupt and 
sudden driving and braking manoeuvres. 
Take special care when overtaking. Reduce your speed immediately if the trailer shows even the 
slightest sign of snaking. 
Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph) when towing a trailer, also 100 km/h (60 mph) in 
exceptional cases. This also applies to countries where higher speeds are permitted. Keep to 
country-specific speed limits, which may be lower for vehicles with trailers than for vehicles without 
trailers. 
Never try to stop a trailer from snaking by increasing your speed. 
Never install a weight-distributing or load-balancing towing bracket on the vehicle.  

WARNING 
The start/stop system must always be switched off manually when towing a trailer using towing 
brackets that have not been retrofitted by Volkswagen. Otherwise faults can occur in the brake 
system, possibly resulting in accidents and serious injuries. 
 
NOTICE 
Observe the instructions and information for vehicles with an N1 approval Information about 
vehicles wit
 
Always switch off the anti-theft alarm before a trailer is hitched or unhitched or a bicycle carrier is 
loaded or unloaded Anti-theft alarm
unintentionally. 
 
With a new engine, do not tow a trailer during the first 1,000 km Running in the engine 
 
Some retrofitted towing brackets may cover the aperture for fitting the towing eye. If so, the towing 
eye cannot be used for towing or tow-starting other vehicles. For this reason, the removed ball head 
of a retrofitted towing bracket should be kept in the vehicle at all times. 
Technical requirements 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Cooling system 
There is an increased load on the engine and the cooling system when towing a trailer. The cooling 
system must contain sufficient coolant and be able to cope with the extra load due to trailer towing. 
Trailer brake 
If the trailer is equipped with its own brake system, comply with the relevant regulations. 
Trailer tail light clusters 
The trailer tail light clusters must work correctly and meet legal requirements. Do not exceed the 
maximum power consumption for the trailer. 
Exterior mirrors 
If you are unable to see the traffic behind the trailer using the vehicle's standard exterior mirrors, 
additional exterior mirrors should be fitted in accordance with any country-specific regulations. 
Before setting off, adjust the exterior mirrors so that you have a sufficient view towards the rear.