infotainment VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI 2015 5G / 7.G Owner's Manual

x Switch on the ignition (but do not start the engine).
x Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving ⇒ Parking brake.
x Shift into Reverse (R).
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 ⇒ .
x Shift the vehicle out of Reverse (R).
x Switch off the ignition.
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.
Applicable only in the United States
Operation

Fig. 139 In the Infotainment system: Rearview camera display (display may vary depending on vehicle equipment).

Key for displays ⇒ fig. 139
Symbol Meaning
Setting display: brightness, contrast, color.
Depending on vehicle equipment: Display PDC.

Switching the Rear Assist camera on and off.
The Rear Assist rearview camera switches on and off automatically.

Function Action with the ignition on
Vehicles without Park Distance Control Vehicles with Park Distance Control
Switch on the display automatically:
Shift into Reverse (R).
Switch off the display automatically:
Switch off the ignition.
OR: drive forward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h) or for longer than 10 seconds.
OR: Shift out of Reverse (R) and wait about 10 seconds. OR: Immediately after shifting out of Reverse (R).
Switch off the display manually:
Press one of the Infotainment system buttons or tap the O function key on the screen.

OR: Tap the function key .
The PDC full screen mode is displayed
Show the display again:
Shift out of Reverse (R), then shift back into Reverse (R).
OR: Tap the function key Z.

The Park Distance Control (PDC) uses ultrasonic sensors to determine the distance from the front or rear bumpers to an obstacle. There are 4 sensors for the PDC located in rear bumper (B) and
additional sensors in the front bumper (A) ⇒ fig. 142 (arrows).
The intermittent and permanent signal chimes given by the front PDC sensors are of a higher pitch than those given by the rear PDC sensors. This is a standard feature.
The warning signals can be adjusted in the Infotainment system menu ⇒ Infotainment system.
Switching the Park Distance Control (PDC) system on and off

In order to Operation (when the ignition is switched on)
Manually activate PDC: Press the  button once.
Manually deactivate PDC: Push the  button again.
Manually deactivate the display (sound stays active):
Press a function selection button on the factory-installed Infotainment system
OR: Tap the O function key on the screen.
Automatically activate PDC: Shift into Reverse (R).
OR: Depending on vehicle equipment, when the vehicle rolls backwards.
Automatically deactivate PDC: Shift into Park (P).
OR: Drive forward faster than about 5–10 mph (10–15 km/h).
Mute the PDC volume: Tap the  function key.
Changing from mini PDC display to full-screen mode.
Shift into Reverse (R).
OR: Depending on vehicle equipment, when the vehicle rolls backwards.
OR: Tap the mini PDC function key.
Switch to the rearview camera display (if equipped):
Shift into Reverse (R).
OR: Tap the Z function key.

The indicator light in the  button ⇒ fig. 143 lights up and stays on as long as the feature is active.
Automatic activation
When the PDC is activated automatically, a mini PDC display will appear on the left-hand side of the
screen ⇒ fig. 145.
Automatic activation of the PDC when driving slowly towards an obstacle located in front of the vehicle only works when the speed falls below about 6–9 mph (10–15 km/h) for the first time. If the PDC was switched off using the  button, performing one of the following actions with the ignition switched on can automatically reactivate the PDC:

x If the vehicle accelerates to a speed greater than 6–9 mph (10–15 km/h) and then drops below that speed again.
x OR: if the selector lever is moved to Park (P) and then out of that position again.
x OR: if automatic activation is activated and deactivated in the Infotainment system menu.
Automatic activation with mini PDC display can be activated and deactivated in the Infotainment
system ⇒ Infotainment system.
When automatic activation is activated, signal chimes are sounded from a distance of about 20 inches (50 cm) from the obstacle.
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 of 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.
Applicable only in the United States
PDC signal chimes and displays

Fig. 144 PDC display of the area surrounding the vehicle.

Fig. 145 Mini PDC display of the area surrounding the vehicle.

Vehicles with PDC at the front and rear
Area of the vehicle Distance of the vehicle from an obstacle
Signal tone Segment color if an obstacle has been detected color display only)
(A) Rear center Obstacle not in the vehicle’s path
about 12 – 63 in. (31 – 160 cm) – Grey
Rear side about 12 – 23 in. (31 – 60 cm)
(B) Front center about 12 – 47 in. (31 – 120 cm)
Front side about 12 – 23 in. (31 – 60 cm)
(A) Rear center Obstacle in the vehicle’s path
about 12 – 63 in. (31 – 160 cm) Intermittent tone Yellow
Rear side about 12 – 23 in. (31 – 60 cm)
(B) Front center about 12 – 47 in. (31 – 120 cm)
Front side about 12 – 23 in. (31 – 60 cm)
(A), (B) Obstacle outside of the collision area about 0 – 12 in. (0 – 30 cm) Intermittent tone Red
(A), (B) Obstacle in the collision area about 0 – 12 in. (0 – 30 cm) Constant tone Red

WARNING
Do not allow the images shown on the screen to distract you from the traffic around you.
NOTICE
Failure to observe the illuminated text messages can lead to the vehicle being damaged.
It can take a few seconds before the area scanned by the sensors is displayed on the screen of the factory-installed Infotainment system.

Muting the Park Distance Control volume
You can mute the PDC beeping signals by tapping the  function key on Infotainment system screen (if applicable). Tap the function key again to reactivate the acoustic signals.
Switching Park Distance Control back on after it was switched off reactivates the volume. System malfunction warning signals cannot be switched off.
If you manually deactivate the display, PDC remains on and the sound is reactivated.
The mute setting is active if the PDC was switched on using the  button when the selector is in Park (P).

Changes to settings menus are applied immediately, with the exception of engine settings.
WARNING
Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!
x Never let yourself be distracted when setting, adjusting, or using the Infotainment system.
x Always drive attentively and responsibly. Use the Infotainment system only if road, traffic, and weather conditions permit and you will not be distracted from your driving.

Button/Knob More information: Climatronic ⇒ fig. 148.
/&&
Press the /&& button. If the system is switched off, the indicator light in the /&& button lights up. OR: Turn the blower switch to the left as far as it will go. OR: Switch off using the Infotainment system

WARNING
Stale air causes driver fatigue and reduces alertness, which can cause accidents, collisions, and serious personal injury.
x Never switch off the fan for a long time because no fresh air will enter the passenger compartment.
Operation via the Infotainment system

x Prevent any factory-installed parts from functioning fully if they are installed into other vehicles (for example, after theft),
x Prevent full function of components outside of the vehicle,
x Allow legitimate installation or exchange of parts and control units by a professional should they require service.

Where What appears Possible solution
The instrument cluster display SAFE CP See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
Radio or navigation system display Component theft protection: the Infotainment system is not fully available at present. Please switch on the ignition.
Switch on the ignition. If this does not deactivate component protection, see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Volkswagen service information