2021 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC steer

If the radar sensor for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) or the camera for the lane keeping system
is covered or moved, Emergency Assist may make unwanted braking or steering manoeuvres.
Emergency Assist does not react to persons, animals or vehicles crossing or approaching in the same
lane.

WARNING
If Emergency Assist is triggered unnecessarily, this can result in accidents and serious injuries.
If there is a malfunction in the Emergency Assist system, switch off the lane keeping system (Lane
Assist) ⇒ Driving with the lane keeping system . This will also switch off Emergency Assist.
Go to a qualified workshop and have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends using a
Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Blind Spot Monitor
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Driving with the Blind Spot Monitor 
⇒ Troubleshooting 
Radar sensors monitor the area behind the vehicle. The system measures the distance and
difference in speed in relation to other vehicles and uses visual signals in the exterior mirrors to
inform the driver.
System limits
Use the Blind Spot Monitor only on surfaced roads.
The Blind Spot Monitor may not always interpret the traffic correctly in the following situations:
In tight bends.
When driving in the middle of two lanes.
When road lanes are of varying width.
At road crests.
In poor weather conditions.
Where there are special roadside structures, e.g. high or offset crash barriers.

WARNING
The intelligent technology used in the Blind Spot Monitor cannot overcome the laws of physics, and
functions only within the limits of the system. Never let the extra convenience afforded by the Blind

Spot Monitor tempt you into taking any safety risks when driving. Careless or unintentional use of
the Blind Spot Monitor can cause accidents and serious injuries. The system is not a substitute for
the full concentration of the driver.
Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
Your hands should always be on the steering wheel so that you can steer at any time.
Pay attention to the indicator lamps in the exterior mirrors and in the instrument cluster display and
respond according to the commands.
Always pay close attention to the surroundings of the vehicle.
Never use the Blind Spot Monitor if the radar sensors are dirty, covered or damaged. These
conditions can impair the proper functioning of the system.
It may be hard to see the indicator lamp in the exterior mirror in direct sunlight.

Some settings can be saved in the user accounts of the personalisation function and can therefore
change automatically when the user account is changed ⇒ Personalisation .
Driving with the Blind Spot Monitor

Fig. 124 In the exterior mirrors: Blind Spot Monitor display.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Switching on and off
Depending on the vehicle equipment, by means of the button for the driver assist systems ⇒ Button
for driver assist systems .
OR: using the Assist systems menu in the instrument cluster.
OR: with some equipment levels, in the Driver assistance menu in the Infotainment system
⇒ Vehicle settings menu .
When the Blind Spot Monitor is ready for operation, the yellow indicator lamp lights up once
briefly in the exterior mirrors.
This most recent system setting is retained even after the ignition has been switched off and on.

Function
When switched on, the Blind Spot Monitor is active from a speed of approx. 15 km/h (9 mph).
In the following driving situations, the yellow indicator lamp will light up in the corresponding
exterior mirror: ⇒ Fig. 124 
If your vehicle is being overtaken.
When overtaking another vehicle with a speed difference of up to approximately 10 km/h (6 mph).
No display will be shown if the takeover manoeuvre is much faster.
If a vehicle is detected in the blind spot and the turn signal is additionally activated in the direction
of the detected vehicle ⇒ , the yellow indicator lamp will flash.
In vehicles with the lane keeping system, the yellow indicator lamp will flash even if you do not
activate the turn signal when leaving your lane, provided that the lane keeping system is switched on
(Blind Spot Monitor Plus). The driver is warned by a corrective steering intervention when changing
lanes during a possible critical situation (information level, warning level). This also occurs when the
turn signal is activated for the corresponding direction. If the steering intervention is overridden by
the driver, the steering wheel vibrates to give an additional warning.
The quicker another vehicle approaches, the earlier there is a corresponding display in the exterior
mirror.
Automatic deactivation
The radar sensors for the Blind Spot Monitor will switch off automatically if, for example, the system
detects that a radar sensor is continuously covered. This can be caused by a layer of ice or snow in
front of the radar sensor, for example.
A text message will be shown on the instrument cluster display.
If the Blind Spot Monitor has been automatically deactivated, the system cannot be activated until
the ignition has been switched off and back on again.
The Blind Spot Monitor is automatically deactivated and cannot be activated when the factory-fitted
towing bracket is electrically connected to a trailer or similar ⇒ Trailer towing . Once a trailer is
electrically connected to the vehicle and the driver pulls away, a text message appears in the
instrument cluster display to inform the driver that the Blind Spot Monitor has been deactivated.
The Blind Spot Monitor will be automatically activated again when the trailer has been unhitched
from the vehicle. This applies if the function was previously activated. The Blind Spot Monitor must
be deactivated manually if you tow a trailer using a towing bracket that was not fitted at the factory.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Blind Spot Monitor is not working
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Go to a qualified workshop.

System fault
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 . The electronic parking brake is
switched on when the indicator lamp in the button ⇒ Fig. 125  lights 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.

Take all vehicle keys with you when you leave the vehicle.
Lock the vehicle.
Additional points to note on uphill and downhill gradients
Before switching off the engine, turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels will roll against the
kerb if the parked vehicle starts to move.
When facing downhill, turn the wheels so that they face the kerb.
When facing uphill, turn the wheels so that they face the centre of the road.

WARNING
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious injuries.
Never park the vehicle where parts of the exhaust system can come into contact with inflammable
material underneath the vehicle, e.g. undergrowth, leaves, dry grass, spilt fuel, oil etc.

WARNING
The vehicle may roll away if you leave and park the vehicle incorrectly. This can cause accidents and
serious injuries.
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.
Never remove the vehicle key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The steering lock may be
activated and you will no longer be able to steer or control the vehicle.
Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could switch off the
electronic parking brake, or move the selector lever or gearshift lever, and thus set the vehicle in
motion.
Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. The engine can be started and
electrical equipment such as the window controls can be operated. This can cause serious injury.
Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could become trapped
in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety. For example, locked
vehicles may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures depending on the season. This can
cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially in the case of small children.

NOTICE
Objects that protrude from the ground can damage the bumper and other components when
parking the vehicle or driving out of a parking space. Always take care when driving into parking
spaces with high kerbs or fixed boundaries. Stop before the wheels touch the fixed boundaries or
kerbs.

Parking

Fig. 129 Infotainment system display: parking using the rear view camera system.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
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. 129②  .
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 lateral boundary lines of the parking space ③ .
Stop when the horizontal line reaches the rear boundary ④ .
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The system is not responding as expected
The camera is dirty ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior . The camera visibility may be
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.

The detection range of the camera is blocked by add-on parts, e.g. bicycle carriers.
Changes have been made to the paintwork in the area of the camera or structural modifications
have been made, e.g. on the running gear.
No camera visibility, error message, system switches itself off
Clean the camera or remove stickers or accessories from the camera ⇒ 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.
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 ⇒ Safety notes on the parking systems .

WARNING
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.

Fig. 131 On the instrument cluster display: parking perpendicular to the road.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Key to ⇒ Fig. 131 :
Choose parking space.Position for parking.Align the vehicle in the parking space.1Prompt to
drive forward.2Your vehicle.3Parked vehicle or obstacle.4Detected parking space.5Prompt to select
reverse gear.6Prompt to press the brake pedal.7Progress bar. Symbolically shows the relative
distance still to be driven.
The prerequisites for parking space selection must be met ⇒ Prerequisites  and the vehicle must be
stationary.
Let go of the steering wheel ⇒  .
Select reverse gear when a reverse arrow appears on the instrument cluster display.
Accelerate carefully.
Brake when an acoustic signal sounds to indicate that you should change direction, an arrow
⇒ Fig. 131①  lights up, the display lights up or a message is shown.
Drive forwards until an acoustic signal sounds or until the prompt to reverse is shown on the
instrument cluster display.
Repeat reversing and driving forwards until a corresponding message is displayed on the instrument
cluster. A signal tone may also sound.
Driving out of a parking space