VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2014 2.G Owners Manual

1) Do not use Rear Assist in the following situations:
– If the position or angle of the camera was changed, such as after a rear-end collision, have the system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

2.) Examples of optical deception by the camera:
The Rear Assist camera provides only two-dimensional images. Recesses and protruding objects on the ground or protruding parts on other vehicles are difficult or impossible to identify due to the lack of depth of field.
Objects or another vehicle may seem closer or farther away on the screen than they really are.
– When driving from a level surface onto an upward or downward slope.
– When driving up or down a slope onto a level surface.
– If the rear of the vehicle is heavily loaded.
– When approaching protruding objects. These objects can disappear from the field of view when backing up.
Cleaning the camera lens
Keep camera lens clean and free from snow and ice.
x Engage the parking brake.
x Switch on the ignition.
x Select the reverse gear.
x Wet the camera lens with a commercially available alcohol-based glass cleaner and clean with a
dry cloth ⇒ .
x Remove snow with a brush.
x Remove ice with deicer spray ⇒ .
NOTICE
x Never use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the camera lens.
x Never remove snow or ice on the camera lens with warm or hot water. This can damage the camera lens.
Volkswagen recommends practicing parking with Rear Assist in a safe place with little or no traffic or in a parking lot under good visibility and weather conditions in order to familiarize yourself with the system, the orientation lines and the way they work.
Rear Assist cannot be activated when the factory-installed trailer hitch is electrically connected to the trailer or the rear hatch is open.

Perpendicular parking (Mode 1)

Fig. 273 On the screen: Orientation lines of the parking area behind the vehicle.

Orientation lines overview
Meaning of the orientation lines and areas projected on screen ⇒ fig. 274. All distances of the orientation lines refer to a vehicle on a level surface.
(1) Red: Safety distance: Area up to about 16 inches (40 cm) behind the vehicle on the road.
(2) Vehicle's width limits.
(3) Point to change steering angle.
When the yellow line touches the curb or any other parking space boundary, the steering wheel must be turned in the opposite direction (close-up view).
(4) The parking area parallel to the vehicle which is needed for parking. The area shown must fit completely into the parking space.
(5) Parked vehicle at the curb.
Parking
x Position the vehicle about 3 feet (1 meter) away from and parallel to the parking space and shift into Reverse.
x On the screen of the navigation system, activate Mode 2 for parallel parking.
x Back up slowly and steer the vehicle so that the yellow surface on the screen is flush with the side boundary of the parking space (such as the curb) and stops short of any obstacle (5), such as another vehicle.
x Turn the steering wheel as far as it will go into the direction of the parking space and slowly back up.
x Once the yellow line (3) touches the side boundary of the parking space, such as a painted line or a curb (close-up view), turn the steering wheel as far as it will go in the opposite direction.
x Continue backing up until the vehicles is positioned in the parking space parallel to the roadway. If necessary, correct the parking position.
It may take up to 5 seconds for the area detected by the sensors to be displayed on the factory-installed radio or navigation screen.

Area View

NOTICE
x The camera shows only two-dimensional images on the screen. Due to the lack of depth of field, it may be difficult or impossible to identify protruding objects or recesses in the road, for example.
x Things like thin rods, fences, posts, and trees may not be detected by the camera and could damage the vehicle.
Area View

Fig. 275 Display of the Area View: Bird’s eye view.

Operation instructions

Fig. 276 Display of the Area View: Trailer hitch activated.

Fig. 277 In the upper center console: Button to activate Area View manually.

Activating and deactivating Area View
Automatically deactivate display:
Drive forward faster than about 9 mph (15 km/h).
OR: Switch off the ignition. The Area View display screen turns off after a few seconds.
Special considerations

1) Do not use Area View in the following situations:
– When an incorrect or unclear image is displayed, such as when there is poor visibility or the lens is dirty.
– If the area behind the vehicle cannot be seen clearly or completely.
– If the rear of the vehicle is heavily loaded.
– If the driver is not familiar with the system.
– If the position or angle of the cameras has changed, such as after an accident. Have the system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

2) Examples of optical distortion by the camera:
The Area View cameras display only two-dimensional images. Recesses and protruding objects on the ground or protruding parts on other vehicles area difficult or impossible to identify due to the lack of depth of field.
Objects or another vehicle may seem closer or farther away on the screen than they really are:
– When driving from a level surface onto an upward or downward slope.
– When driving up or down a slope onto a level surface.
– If the rear of the vehicle is heavily loaded.
– When approaching protruding objects. These objects can disappear from the field of view when approaching them.
NOTICE
x Never use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the camera lenses.
x Never remove snow or ice on the camera lenses with warm or hot water. This can damage the camera lenses.
Volkswagen recommends practicing using the Area View system in a safe place with little or no traffic or in a parking lot in order to familiarize yourself with the system and the way it works.

Area View menus (modes)

Fig. 278 Display of the Area View: Full-screen bird's eye view (option A), enlarged off-road view (option B), partial view of perpendicular parking with modes menu (option C) and partial view of perpendicular parking with settings menu (option D).

Front camera views

View Screen display of front camera
Front cross-traffic I Area on left of screen: Left-hand side of intersection.
Area in center of screen: Area directly in front of vehicle.
Area on right of screen: Right-hand side of intersection.
Perpendicular parking J The area in front of the vehicle is displayed. Orientation lines are displayed for assistance. See Rear Assist Mode 1
Off-road N The area directly in front of the vehicle is shown in a bird's eye view. This can be used, for example, when driving across a slope so that the area directly in front of the vehicle can be seen more easily.
Side camera views

View Screen display of side cameras
Off-road, left and right side O Areas directly next to the vehicle are displayed in a bird's eye view so you can steer the vehicle accurately around obstacles. The red lines are displayed when an obstacle is about 16 inches (40 cm) from the vehicle.
Left side P Shows the driver or front passenger side D next to the vehicle separately as a bird's eye view. This helps you to see the blind spot along the side of the vehicle. Right side Q
Rear camera views

View Screen display of rear camera
Perpendicular parking K The area behind the vehicle is displayed. Orientation lines are displayed for assistance. See Rear Assist Mode 1
Parallel parking M The area directly behind the vehicle is displayed. The colored areas and lines are provided for orientation. See Rear Assist Mode 2
Trailer hitch R The rear of the vehicle is displayed. The red line and the green lines are used to indicate the distance. The distance between the green lines and the red line is about 12 inches (30 cm) each. The distance between the red line and the vehicle is also about 12 inches (30 cm). The yellow line indicates the extension of the trailer hitch towards the rear and shows the direction to the trailer hitch depending on the position of the steering wheel.
Rear cross-traffic H
Area on left of screen: Left-hand side of intersection.
Area in center of screen: Area directly behind the vehicle.
Area on right of screen: Right-hand side of intersection.
Settings on the Infotainment System screen
Tap the function key (5), to adjust the following settings:

Function key Action
Helligkeit Tap the function key - or + .