2019 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC indicator

-lying vehicle components such as the bumper, spoiler and parts of the running gear, engine or
exhaust system could be damaged. Drive carefully through dips in the road and over drive entrances,
ramps, kerbstones and other objects.

Please adhere to relevant legislation when stopping and parking your vehicle.
Electronic parking brake
Operating the electronic parking brake

Fig. 125 In centre console: button for the electronic parking brake.
Switching on
When the vehicle is stationary, pull and hold the button.
If the indicator lamp in the button Fig. 125and the red indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster light up, the electronic parking brake is switched on.
Release the button.
Switching off
Switch on the ignition.
The indicator lamp in the button Fig. 125and the red indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster display will go out.
Moving off on steep uphill gradients or with increased vehicle weight
You can prevent the electronic parking brake from switching off automatically by pulling the
button upwards and holding it while pulling away.
If higher engine power is required to move off, the electronic parking brake will be deactivated only
when you release the button.
This can make it easier to move off with a high trailer weight Trailer towing
Emergency braking function

stopped using the foot brake
Pull the button. The vehicle brakes hard. A signal tone can be heard at the same time.

WARNING
Incorrect use of the electronic parking brake can cause accidents and serious injuries.
Never use the electronic parking brake to brake the vehicle, except in emergencies. The braking
distance is considerably longer as only the rear wheels are braked. Always use the foot brake.

WARNING
Failing to park the vehicle properly before leaving it may result in the vehicle rolling away. This can
cause accidents, serious injuries and damage to property.
Always park the vehicle in the specified order Parking
Ensure that the electronic parking brake is switched on before you leave the vehicle and the
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up red after you switch off the ignition.
Troubleshooting
Fault in electronic parking brake
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. Go to a qualified workshop or a Volkswagen dealership.
Electronic parking brake does not switch off
The prerequisites for switch off are not met.
OR: the 12-volt vehicle battery is discharged.
Check whether all requirements for switching off the electronic parking brake are met Switching
off
Use jump leads Jump starting the vehicle
Noises from the electronic parking brake
You may hear noises when the electronic parking brake is switched on and off.
If the electronic parking brake has not been used for a long period, the system will carry out
occasional automatic and audible checks when the vehicle is parked.
Auto Hold function

Fig. 126 In the centre console: button for the Auto Hold function.
Description of the Auto Hold function
The Auto Hold function can hold the vehicle stationary. It is not necessary to hold the vehicle with
the foot brake in this case.
The Auto Hold function is active when the indicator lamp in the button Fig. 126
(arrow) lights up yellow and the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display lights up green.
The Auto Hold function stops holding the vehicle as soon as it moves off.
If any of the conditions for the Auto Hold function change while the vehicle is stationary, the Auto
Hold function will switch off automatically. The green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
display then goes out together with the yellow indicator lamp in the button.
Switching on the Auto Hold function
The Auto Hold function can be switched on when the driver door is closed and the engine has been
started.
Press the button button Fig. 126
(arrow) lights up yellow. The Auto Hold function is operational, but the vehicle is not necessarily held
stationary
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button button Fig. 126
(arrow) goes out.
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
Temporarily switching off the Auto Hold function with the button
It can sometimes be necessary to switch off the Auto Hold function temporarily to enable the vehicle
to roll more easily, for example when manoeuvring.
Press the brake pedal when the engine is on.
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.
System limits
If the clutch slips during switching off of the ignition or opening of the driver door, the vehicle may
not be secured against rolling away by either the Auto Hold function or the electronic parking brake
lamp in the instrument cluster displaylights upred. The electronic parking brake is switched on.

WARNING
The intelligent Auto Hold function cannot overcome the laws of physics, and operates only within
the limits of the system. Do not let the extra convenience afforded by the Auto Hold function tempt
you into taking any safety risks when driving.
Make sure that the indicator lamp lights up green or red on the instrument cluster display if the
vehicle is to be held 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.
In some cases, the Auto Hold function cannot sufficiently hold the vehicle on uphill gradients or
brake it sufficiently on downhill gradients, e.g. if the ground is slippery or icy.

NOTICE
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.
Safety notes on the parking systems
The parking systems include the following:
Park Distance Control Park Distance Control

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.

Fig. 132 On the instrument cluster display: driving out of a parallel parking space.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Key to Fig. 132
Parked vehicle.
Own vehicle with reverse gear engaged.
Progress bar. Symbolically shows the relative distance still to be driven.
Direction indicator for next manoeuvre for driving out of the parking space.
Park Assist can drive out of parallel parking spaces if the prerequisites for this are met
Prerequisites
Press the button.
Use the turn signal lever to select the direction (left or right) in which you would like to drive out of
the parking space.
Select reverse gear.
Release the steering wheel when the following message is shown: Steer. intervention active.
Monitor vehicle area.
Accelerate carefully.
Brake when an acoustic signal sounds, the display lights up or until the prompt to drive forward
appears on the instrument cluster display.
Depress the brake pedal until Park Assist has finished steering or until the display in the
instrument cluster display will go out.
Repeat reversing and driving forwards until a corresponding message is displayed on the instrument
cluster. A signal tone may also sound.
Take over steering with the steering angle set by Park Assist.
Drive the vehicle out of the parking space when permitted by the traffic situation.

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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.

wheels can spin even when brake support systems are active, and this can lead to a loss of control of
the vehicle.

WARNING
The effectiveness of ESC can be reduced considerably if other components and systems which affect
driving dynamics are not serviced properly or are not functioning properly. This also applies, but not
exclusively, to the brakes, tyres and other named systems.
Please always bear in mind that modifications and changes to the vehicle can affect the way brake
support systems operate.
Alterations to the suspension or the use of non-approved wheel and tyre combinations can affect
the function of brake support systems and reduce their effectiveness.
Suitable tyres support the effectiveness of ESC.

WARNING
Driving without the brake servo can considerably increase the braking distance and thus cause
accidents and serious injuries.
Never switch the engine or ignition off while the vehicle is in motion.
If the brake servo does not function or the vehicle is being towed, the brake pedal will have to be
depressed more forcefully as the braking distance will be increased due to the lack of assistance for
the brake system.
Switching the TCS on and off
Switch off the traction control system (TCS) if the vehicle does not have sufficient traction:
When driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces.
When rocking the vehicle free if it is stuck.
Then switch on TCS again.
Switching TCS on and off
TCS can be switched off and on in the Infotainment system Infotainment system controls and
displays
When the TCS is switched off, the yellow indicator lamp lights up on the instrument cluster
display.
As soon as the TCS starts regulating, the indicator lamp flashes yellow.
Troubleshooting