Ensure that you know the weight of the mounts, roof carrier system and the items to be transported
on the roof - weigh them if necessary. Never exceed the maximum permissible roof load.
However, if you are using a carrier system with a lower weight rating, you will not be able to carry
the maximum roof load. In this case, do not exceed the maximum weight limit for the load carrier
system which is listed in the fitting instructions.
Distributing the load
Distribute the load evenly and secure it correctly ⇒.
Checking the fittings
After the mounts and load carrier have been attached, check the bolted connections and fastenings
once you have travelled a short distance and then at regular intervals.
Towing a trailer
Information on towing
The vehicle is not approved for towing a trailer. The vehicle is not factory-fitted with a towing
bracket and a towing bracket cannot be retrofitted.
Practical equipment
Stowage area
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Stowage compartment on the driver side
⇒ Stowage compartment in the front centre console
⇒ Stowage compartment with cover on the front passenger side
⇒ Open stowage compartment on the front passenger side
⇒ Stowage compartment in the rear centre console
⇒ Other stowage areas
Only use stowage compartments to stow light or smaller objects.
Additional information and warnings:
•Cleaning and caring for the interior ⇒ Cleaning and caring for the interior
•⇒BookletRadio,
Accidents and vehicle damage can occur if the maximum permitted roof load is exceeded.
•Never exceed the quoted roof load, the maximum permissible axle loads, and the
permissible gross vehicle weight for the vehicle.
•Do not exceed the weight rating of the roof carrier system, even if the maximum roof load
has not been reached.
•Secure heavy objects as far forwards as possible and distribute the load evenly.
WARNING
Loose and incorrectly secured loads could fall off the load carrier and cause accidents and
injuries.
•Always use suitable and undamaged securing straps.
•Secure loads properly.
WARNING
Fitting a towing bracket on the vehicle while the vehicle is in operation can lead to accidents
and cause serious injuries.
•Never fit a towing bracket on the vehicle.
•The bracket could be released from the vehicle during the journey.
WARNING
Fitting towing brackets of any kind can lead to serious vehicle damage.
NOTICE
Please contact a qualified workshop if there is a fault in the system. Volkswagen
recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Volkswagen recommends that drivers practise using the ParkPilot in a traffic-calmed area or
car park to allow them to familiarise themselves with the system and its functions.
Operating ParkPilot
Fig. 104 Ultrasound ParkPilot sensors in the rear bumper
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The ParkPilot uses ultraound sensors to determine the distance between the rear bumper and an
obstacle. There are 3 ultrasound sensors in the rear bumper ⇒ Fig. 104 (arrows).
Switching ParkPilot on and off
FunctionWhat to do when the ignition is switched on
Switching on the
ParkPilot
automatically:
Select reverse gear or move the selector lever to position R.
The ParkPilot cannot replace the full concentration of the driver.
•Unintentional vehicle movements can cause serious injury.
•Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
•Ultrasound sensors have blind spots in which obstacles and people cannot be detected.
•Always monitor the area around the vehicle as the ultrasound sensors will not always
detect infants, animals and objects.
•Certain surfaces of objects and clothes cannot reflect the signals from the ultrasound
sensors. The system is unable to detect these objects or people wearing this type of
clothing, or they may be detected incorrectly.
•External sources of sound can affect the signals of the ultrasound sensors. In certain
circumstances, the system may not recognise people or objects.
WARNING
•The ultrasound sensors may not always be able to detect objects such as trailer drawbars,
thin rails, fences, posts, trees and open or opening tailgates. This can result in damage to
your vehicle.
•If the ParkPilot has detected an obstacle and issued a warning, the obstacle may move out
of the detection range of the ultrasound sensors as the vehicle approaches it, particularly if
the object is very high or very low. These objects are no longer registered.
•The vehicle can sustain considerable damage if the warning given by the ParkPilot is
ignored.
•The ultrasound sensors in the bumper can be displaced or damaged through impacts, e.g.
when parking.
•The ultrasound sensors in the bumper must be kept clean and free of ice and snow, and
must not be covered up by stickers or other objects, as this will prevent the system from
working properly.
•The ultrasound sensors should only be sprayed briefly when cleaning with pressure hoses
and steam cleaners. A distance of more than 10 cm between the ultrasound sensors and
the steam/hose nozzle must be observed.
•Sources of noise can lead to errors in the ParkPilot system, e.g. rough asphalt,
cobblestones, induction loops, building equipment, or interference from other vehicles.
•Any equipment that has been retrofitted to the vehicle, e.g. bicycle carriers, can prevent
the ParkPilot from functioning properly.
NOTICE
