VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2014 2.G Owners Manual

Function key Action
OR: Move the slider to set different brightness levels.
Kontrast Tap the function key - or + .
OR: Move the slider to set different contrast levels.
Farbe Tap the function key - or + .
OR: Move the slider to set different color levels.

Park Distance Control (PDC)

NOTICE
x Things like trailer draw bars, thin rods, fences, trees, and narrow painted vertical poles or posts may not be detected by the Park Distance Control and Optical Parking System sensors and could damage the vehicle.
x If you continue driving closer to an object that the Park Distance Control and Optical Parking Systems have already detected and reported, the object may disappear from the sensor range and may no longer be detected. This is especially true for low or high objects. The system will no longer sound warnings about these objects. Ignoring signals from the Park Distance Control system could result in serious damage to the vehicle.
x The sensors in the bumper can be damaged or become misaligned in low speed impacts and parking maneuvers. Damaged or misaligned sensors cannot accurately detect or report objects that might be within range of the PDC system
x To help make sure that the system works properly, always keep the sensors in the bumpers clean, free of snow and ice; do not cover the sensors with stickers or other objects.
x When cleaning the sensors with power washers or steam cleaners, only spray the sensors directly for a very short time, and always keep the washer nozzle at least 4 inches (10 cm) from the sensors.
x Noise from rough roads, cobblestones, other vehicles and the surrounding area, for example, can prevent the Park Distance Control system from accurately detecting and reporting people and objects that may be within range of the system sensors.
x Aftermarket components such as bicycle racks can impair the function of the Park Distance Control system.
Volkswagen recommends practicing with the Park Distance Control and the Optical Parking System in a location or parking space with no traffic in order to become familiar with the system and how it works.
Park Distance Control

Fig. 279 On the front and rear bumper: Park Distance Control system sensors.

Fig. 280 In the upper front center console: Different versions of the button for switching Park Distance Control on and off.

Special considerations when using Park Distance Control
x In some cases, the Park Distance Control system interprets water and ice on the sensors as an obstacle. To prevent automatic PDC activation in these cases, you can turn Park Distance Control off
permanently in the Infotainment System ⇒ Automatic activation in the Infotainment System.
x If the distance remains the same, the warning tone volume decreases after a few seconds. If a continuous tone sounds, its volume remains the same.
x If the vehicle moves away from the obstacle, the beeping sound stops automatically. The beep turns on once more automatically if the vehicle approaches the obstacle again.
x There is no beeping when the transmission is in Park (P) or the electronic parking brake is engaged.
x The volume of the audible signals can be adjusted by an authorized Volkswagen dealership or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
Never rely completely on the PDC for information about people and objects that might be in the way of the vehicle and could be struck by the vehicle causing serious personal injury.
x The PDC sensors have blind spots where they cannot detect people or objects.
x Always watch for people, especially small children and animals, because the sensors may not always be able to detect them.
If you hear a long beep lasting about 3 seconds when you first turn PDC on or the indicator light in the button starts blinking, this means there is a malfunction in the Park Distance Control system. Switch off the Park Distance Control system with the button and have it immediately checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Optical Parking System (OPS)

Fig. 281 OPS screen display: Small-screen display.

Fig. 282 OPS screen display: Full-screen display.

Function Proper response
Manually deactivate the display: Press the  or ∗ button again.
Automatically deactivate the display: Drive forward faster than about 5 - 10 mph (10 - 15 km/h).

Scanned areas
In front of the vehicle, the area in which obstacles are detected extends about 48 inches (120 cm) straight ahead and up to 24 inches (60 cm) to either side. Behind the vehicle, the area scanned area extends about 5 ft. 4 inches (160 cm) to the rear and about 2 ft. (60 cm) to either side (C) and
⇒ fig. 282 (C).
When the system is activated automatically, the acoustic signal sounds only if an object is detected in the area about 20 inches (50 cm) to the front or rear of the vehicle.
Screen display
The display shows the scanned area in several segments. The closer the vehicle gets to the obstacle,
the closer the segment advances to the displayed vehicle ⇒ fig. 281 (B) and ⇒ fig. 282 (B).
When the next-to-last segment is displayed, you have reached the collision zone. Stop the vehicle!

Distance between vehicle and obstacle Audible signal Screen: Segment color if obstacle detected
Front: about 12 – 48 inches (31 – 120 cm)Beep tone if manually activatedYellow Rear: about 12 – 64 inches (31 – 160 cm)
Front: about 12 – 20 inches (31 – 50 cm) Beep tone if automatically activated Yellow Rear: about 12 – 20 inches ( 31 – 50 cm)
About 0 – 12 inches (0 – 30 cm) front or rear Continuous tone Red

The distance at which the continuous tone sounds is somewhat greater for vehicles with a factory-installed trailer hitch.
Infotainment System settings for OPS
A number of settings can be selected in the Infotainment System.
x Switch on the ignition.
x Press the CAR Infotainment button.
x Tap the Assist systems function key on the screen.
x Select Parking Distance Warning System from the list.

Function key: Actions
Front volume/tone level : Different volume and pitches can be separately selected for front by
tapping the - or + function keys or by moving the slider.
Rear volume/tone level : Different volume and pitches can be separately selected for rear by tapping
the - or + function keys or by moving the slider.
Reduced audio volume : Different volume and pitches can be separately selected for front and rear
by tapping the - or + function keys or by moving the slider.

Function key: Actions
Automatic activation of mini-OPS : If the check box in the function key is checked =, the small screen OPS display is automatically switched on when you slowly approach an obstacle. To switch off this feature, tap Automatic activation of mini-OPS . After deactivation, there will not be any warning when you approach an obstacle.
Reset settings : Resets all settings to the factory settings.
When towing a trailer
On vehicles with a factory-installed trailer hitch and an electrically connected trailer, a corresponding graphic is displayed on the screen. Distance values behind the vehicles will not be displayed.
Muting the Park Distance Control volume
You can mute the PDC beeping signals by tapping the  function key on the Radio or Navigation system screen. Tap the function key again to reactivate the acoustic signals.
Muting is cancelled by switching Park Distance Control back on after it was switched off. The warning messages cannot be switched off.
If the display has been switched off manually and PDC remains active, the mute setting is also cancelled.
Switching Park Distance Control back on after it was switched off reactivates the volume. System malfunction warning signals cannot be switched off.
WARNING
Never rely completely on the OPS for information about people and objects that might be in the way of the vehicle and could be struck by the vehicle causing serious personal injury.
x The OPS sensors have blind spots where they cannot detect persons or objects.
x Never pay so much attention to the OPS and the graphics shown on the screen that you fail to notice what is going on around you.
x Always watch for people, especially small children and animals, because the sensors may not always be able to detect them.
NOTICE
Automatic activation of OPS when approaching an obstacle works only when your speed falls below a threshold of about 5 - 10 mph (10 - 15 km/h). If you then close the display, you must either switch the ignition off and back on or exceed the speed threshold and then reduce speed to under the threshold a second time in order for it to activate automatically again.
Volkswagen recommends practice parking with Park Distance Control and the Optical Parking System on a parking lot or other place where there is little traffic to get used to how the system works.

Abbreviations
Abbreviation Meaning
A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile for cross-manufacturer Bluetooth audio signal transmission compatibility.
ABS Anti-lock Brake System.
AFS Adaptive Front Lighting System.
AKI Anti-Knock Index.
AM AM (amplitude modulation).
ANSI American National Standards Institute.
ASL Automatic Shift Lock.
ASR Anti-Slip Regulation.
ATA Anti-Theft Alarm system.
BAS Brake Assist System.
cc Cubic centimeter unit of volume for specifying engine displacement.
ccm Cubic centimeters. Unit of measure for engine displacement.
CCS Cruise Control System.
CCS Cruise Control System.
CID Cubic inch displacement, unit of volume for specifying engine displacement.
cm Centimeter – metric unit of measure for length.
CO2 Carbon dioxide.
DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Institute for Standardization).
DPF Diesel Particulate Filter.
DRL Daytime Running Lights.
DTMF Dual Tone Multiple Frequency.
EDL Electronic Differential Lock.
EN European Norm.
EON Enhanced Other Network (support for other radio networks).
EPC Engine control (Electronic Power Control).
ESC Electronic Stability Control.
ETC Electronic Toll Collection system.
FLA Headlight assistant.
FSI Fuel Stratified Injection.
g/mi Generated carbon monoxide amount in grams per mile driven.
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating.
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications.
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

HDD Media Center (Hard Disk Drive).
HFP Hands-Free-Profile (mobile phone operation).
HID High Intensity Discharge headlights (HID).
hp Horsepower, engine power rating.
IMEI International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (unique serial number for identification of GSM terminal devices).
kg Kilogram – metric unit for weight.
kN Kilonewton, tractive force.
kp Kilopond, a measure of force.
kPa Kilopascal, unit of measure for tire pressure.
kW Kilowatt, engine rating.
LED Light Emitting Diode.
m Meter – metric unit of measure for length.
MDI Media Device Interface.
MFI Multi-Function Indicator.
MP3 Audio file compression format.
Nm Newton meter, engine torque unit.
OPS Optical Parking System.
PDC Park Distance Control.
PIN Personal identification number.
RDS Radio Data System (enables additional functions).
RON Research Octane Number, measurement of anti-knock resistance of gasoline.
rpm Engine revolutions per minute (engine speed).
rSAP Remote SIM Access Profile (via Bluetooth).
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers.
SIM Subscriber Identity Module.
SMS Short Message Service.
TDI® Turbocharged Direct Injection (Turbocharged diesel engine with direct fuel injection).
TIN Tire Identification Number.
TMC Traffic Message Channel (for dynamic navigation).
TP Traffic Program (radio traffic bulletins).
UTQG Uniform Tire Grading Quality.
VBR Variable bit rate.
WMA Audio file compression format.