
 
Fig. 132 On the instrument cluster display: driving out of a parallel parking space. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
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.  

Troubleshooting 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
The system is not responding as expected 
The sensors are dirty ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior . The sensor visibility may be 
impaired by dirt and snow or also residue from cleaning agents or coatings. 
The system requirements must be met ⇒ Prerequisites . 
The sensors are covered by water. 
The vehicle is damaged in the area of the sensors, e.g. caused by parking collisions. 
The detection ranges of the sensors are blocked by add-on parts, e.g. bicycle carriers. 
Changes have been made to the paintwork in the area of the sensors or structural modifications 
have been made, e.g. on the vehicle front end or the running gear. 
The ultrasound signal is subject to interference from external noise sources, e.g. rough tarmac 
surface or cobblestones. 
No sensor visibility, error message, system switches itself off 
Park Assist is switched off if a sensor fails. 
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. 
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. 
Automatic cancellation of driving in/out of a parking space 
Park Assist cancels parking or driving out of a parking space in the following situations: 
The button is pressed. 
The driver intervenes using the steering wheel. 
The driver door is opened. 
The parking operation is not completed within around six minutes. 
There is a system fault. 
TCS is switched off or is taking corrective action.  

Never use the system where visibility is restricted or in unclear traffic situations, e.g. on extremely 
busy roads or across several lanes. 
Always pay attention to the area around the vehicle, since cyclists and pedestrians are often not 
reliably detected, for example. 
The Rear Traffic Alert will not always independently bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 
Brake support systems 
Information on brake support systems 
The vehicle is fitted with brake support systems. The systems can support the driver in critical driving 
or braking situations. Brake support systems cannot overcome the limits of physics and cannot 
always keep the vehicle under control in every single critical driving or braking situation. The driver is 
responsible for driving safety ⇒ . 
Driving with brake support systems 
The brake support systems work when the engine is running. They do not need to be operated 
separately. 
The brake pedal may pulsate or noises may occur while the brake support systems are regulating. 
Continue to apply the necessary amount of brake pressure. Apply the necessary pressure to the 
brake pedal consistently. If necessary, steer the vehicle while the brake pedal is depressed. 
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 
ESC helps to reduce the risk of skidding and to improve driving stability in certain driving situations 
⇒ . 
ESC is always switched on. 
Traction control system (TCS) 
The TCS reduces the drive output if wheelspin occurs and adapts the drive output to suit road 
surface conditions ⇒ Troubleshooting . The TCS makes it easier to pull away, accelerate and drive up 
hills. 
With some equipment levels, the TCS can be switched off in exceptional circumstances ⇒ Switching 
the TCS on and off . 
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 
The anti-lock brake system can prevent the wheels from locking when the brakes are applied up until 
the point where the vehicle is nearly stationary and assists the driver in steering the vehicle and 
keeping it under control ⇒ Troubleshooting . 
Brake assist system 
The brake assist system can help to reduce the stopping distance. The brake assist system reinforces 
the braking force when the driver depresses the brake pedal quickly in an emergency situation. 
If you reduce the pressure on the brake pedal, the brake assist system will switch off the brake 
servo.  

In China: www.vwcarnet.com.cn 
Before using the Volkswagen Car-Net services for the first time, please read and observe the 
information in the relevant service description. This will quickly help you to become familiar with the 
services and make you aware of potential risks to yourself and others, and how to avoid them. 
 
WARNING 
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. 
Always drive carefully and responsibly. 
 
WARNING 
Failure to observe the information in the service description can lead to your vehicle breaking down 
in traffic, and can cause accidents and serious injuries. 
Always use the most up-to-date edition of the relevant service descriptions which is available on the 
Volkswagen website. 
 
WARNING 
The following conditions can make it impossible to make a telephone call, run a Volkswagen Car-Net 
service or transfer data: 
If your current location is in an area with no or insufficient mobile communications and GPS 
reception. This can also include tunnels, streets with tall buildings, garages, multi-storey car parks, 
underpasses, mountains and valleys. 
If you are in an area with sufficient mobile communications and GPS reception but the 
telecommunications provider's mobile network is overloaded, out of order or unavailable. 
If the components in the vehicle required for the services and data transmission are damaged, not 
working or do not have sufficient electrical power. 
The battery for the mobile device is empty, does not have a sufficient charge level or has no more 
call credit. 
 
WARNING 
Using computers and mobile devices in public or non-secured LAN and WLAN networks can lead to a 
loss of control over your Volkswagen Car-Net services. 
In addition to the usual precautionary measures to be taken when using the Internet, you should 
protect your computer and mobile device with suitable anti-virus software and regularly update its 
signatures.  

Protect your login data for the Car-Net portal, your computer and mobile device against misuse. 
 
WARNING 
Applications and Volkswagen Car-Net services which are unsuitable or faulty or that are used 
incorrectly can cause damage to the vehicle, accidents or serious injury. 
Never make changes to applications or Volkswagen Car-Net services. 
 
NOTICE 
Volkswagen is not responsible for damage to the vehicle caused by poor quality or faulty third-party 
applications, insufficient programming of applications, insufficient network strength, loss of data 
during transmission or through misuse of your computers, tablets or mobile devices. 
Legal requirements 
 
Fig. 144 Symbol for vehicles that send tracking information 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
By concluding a Volkswagen Car-Net contract for your vehicle, you as the contracting party 
undertake within the meaning of data protection law to inform each driver that the vehicle can 
transmit and receive data online. This also applies if you sell or lend your vehicle. 
Failure to observe this obligation to inform can infringe certain rights of vehicle occupants. 
GPS tracking: check with all occupants 
Some Volkswagen Car-Net services require vehicle data to determine whether the vehicle is 
complying with set speed limits, where the vehicle is parked, or whether the vehicle is located within 
a defined area. This information can be displayed in the Car-Net portal and in the Volkswagen Car-
Net app. 
Therefore, before setting off, ask all occupants if they agree to use of the activated services. If an 
occupant does not agree, deactivate the service (if possible) or exclude the occupant from use of the 
vehicle. If you do not observe this, you may violate certain rights of the vehicle occupants. 
GPS tracking: symbol 
If a factory-fitted control unit is used to transmit the vehicle's current location and speed, this 
symbol ⇒ Fig. 144  will always be located in the vehicle (e.g. on the roof console). However, the  

absence of the ⇒ Fig. 144  symbol in the vehicle does not mean that the control unit is not 
transmitting the current position or speed of the vehicle. 
Personal data 
Volkswagen collects, processes and uses the user's personal data in accordance with statutory 
requirements. You can access the current data protection policy on the Volkswagen homepage. 
Deactivating Car-Net services 
 
Fig. 145 Retrofitted sticker in the vehicle if Volkswagen Car-Net services have been permanently 
deactivated. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
If you sell the vehicle or lend it for a longer period, inform the user about the deactivated services 
and deactivated control unit. 
If your vehicle is already equipped with the legally required emergency call function eCall, this 
function will not be affected by the deactivation described here. 
Temporary deactivation 
If your vehicle is in a workshop, you may find that the service technicians have deactivated individual 
or all services for the duration of the workshop visit. The services will be available again once the 
work is complete. Please contact your workshop if necessary. Volkswagen Car-Net portfolios can be 
deactivated manually in the Infotainment system. The services can then be run again when the 
deactivation is cancelled in the Infotainment system. Deactivated services are marked with a 
corresponding indication on the start page of the Car-Net portal. 
Permanent deactivation 
In order to permanently deactivate Car-Net functions in vehicles with the Security & Service or e-
Remote packages, the online connectivity unit must be deactivated by a qualified workshop at your 
request. 
Once the on-board connectivity unit has been deactivated, the workshop will attach a sticker 
⇒ Fig. 145  to your vehicle (e.g. on the roof console). The sticker shows that neither the Volkswagen 
emergency call service nor the automatic accident notification will work. All other e-Remote and 
Security & Service services will also be deactivated. 
Service impairment or interruption  

 
WARNING 
A roof carrier that has not been approved for the vehicle or a roof carrier that is fitted to a vehicle 
that is not approved for use with a roof carrier may cause accidents or injuries. 
Use only roof carriers that have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type. 
Never use a roof carrier on a vehicle that has not been approved for use with a roof carrier. 
A roof carrier that is fitted nevertheless may become loose whilst the vehicle is in motion and fall 
from the vehicle roof. 
 
NOTICE 
Securing a roof carrier of any kind to a vehicle that is not approved for use with a roof carrier may 
lead to severe damage to the vehicle. 
Securing roof carriers 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
Special roof carriers must be used to transport luggage, bicycles, skis, surfboards or boats safely ⇒
 . Suitable accessories are available from your Volkswagen dealership. 
Attaching the roof bars and load carrier 
Mount roof bars to the roof railing according to the installation instructions provided. 
Once you have fitted the roof bars, you can then secure the respective carrier system on them. 
 
WARNING 
Incorrectly attaching and using the roof bars and load carrier could cause the whole roof carrier to 
fall off the roof. This could cause accidents and injuries. 
Only use roof bars and load carriers when they are undamaged and fitted correctly. 
Always fit roof bars and load carriers correctly. Always observe the installation instructions provided 
by the manufacturer. 
Attach the roof bars only at the specified mounting points. 
Special roof carriers for items such as bicycles, skis, surfboards etc. should always be properly 
installed. Always observe the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer. 
Check that the roof carrier is secured before starting your journey and tighten as necessary after 
driving a short distance. During a long trip, check all screw connections and fasteners at each stop. 
Do not carry out any modifications or repairs to the roof bars or the load carrier.  

pecified on the pump meets the vehicle's 
requirements. 
-approved service additives in the approved quantity. 
emergency, you have to use petrol with an octane number lower than the recommended number, 
drive at medium engine speeds and avoid high engine loading. Avoid high engine speeds and heavy 
engine loads. Refuel with petrol with the correct octane number as soon as possible. 
Diesel 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
Fill vehicles with a diesel engine only with diesel or diesel with a maximum RME fuel content of 7 % 
⇒ . 
If you use diesel with a high sulphur content, the service intervals are shorter. Information on 
countries where the diesel has a high sulphur content is available from your Volkswagen dealership 
or a qualified workshop. 
The fuel quality affects the running properties, performance and service life of the engine. Refuel 
with fuel that already contains suitable service additives ⇒ . 
Information on the fuel standards can be found in the chapter on fuel standards ⇒ Fuel standards . 
Winter-grade diesel fuel and filter preheater system 
Winter-grade diesel fuel, which can be used at temperatures below -20°C (-4°F), is available during 
the cold months. In countries with different climates, diesel with a different temperature behaviour 
is offered. Information is available from your Volkswagen dealership, qualified workshops and filling 
stations in the respective country. 
Diesel vehicles are equipped with a filter preheater system. When using winter-grade diesel fuel, the 
fuel system is safe for operation at temperatures down to around -24°C (-11°F). In order to ensure 
that the vehicle can also be started at low outside temperatures, Volkswagen recommends parking 
the vehicle in a location that is protected from the whether, e.g. in a garage ⇒ Troubleshooting . 
Misfuelling prevention device 
The tank filler neck in diesel vehicles may be fitted with a misfuelling prevention device. This is 
intended to help ensure that the vehicle is refuelled only using diesel filler nozzles. 
If the nozzle cannot be inserted correctly into the tank filler neck, first check whether you are using a 
diesel filler nozzle. When you have made sure that you are using the correct filler nozzle, move the 
diesel filler nozzle to and fro slightly with light pressure. This can open the misfuelling prevention 
device and make it possible to refuel the vehicle. If the misfuelling prevention device still remains 
closed, go to a qualified workshop and have the system checked. 
If it is necessary to refuel the vehicle using a fuel canister in the event of an emergency, the 
misfuelling prevention device will not open. In order to nevertheless fill the tank with fuel, pour the 
diesel into the tank extremely slowly in very small quantities.