VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN 2015 5G / 7.G Owners Manual

PDC signal chimes and displays

Fig. 151 PDC display of the area surrounding the vehicle.

Fig. 152 Mini PDC display of the area surrounding the vehicle.

Key to elements in the color display
fig. 151 and
fig. 152
Meaning
c The grey segment represents an obstacle outside of
the vehicle's path.

When the factory-installed Infotainment system is switched on, the areas to the front, rear, and side of
the vehicle that are scanned by ultrasonic sensors are shown on the screen ⇒ fig. 151. The positions
of potential obstacles are displayed relative to the vehicle ⇒ .
Signal chimes
When the vehicle approaches an obstacle located in the range of the ultrasonic sensors, there are audible signal chimes. An intermittent signal chime means that a sufficiently short distance between the vehicle and an obstacle is detected. The shorter the distance, the shorter the intervals between the chimes. The signal chime will sound continuously if the obstacle is very close.
When there is an imminent risk of collision at the front area of the vehicle, the signal chimes beep at the front of the vehicle. When there is a risk of imminent collision at the rear area of the vehicle, the signal chimes beep at the rear of the vehicle.
If you continue to drive the vehicle closer to the obstacle despite a continuous signal chime, the sys-tem will no longer be able to measure the distance.
The intermittent signal chime volume decreases after a few seconds if the distance remains the same. The volume remains constant if the signal chime is continuous. As soon as the vehicle moves away from an obstacle again, the intermittent signal chime switches off automatically. If the vehicle moves towards an obstruction again, the intermittent signal chimes beep automatically.
Display
The graphic on the screen displays the scanned areas in several segments. The closer the vehicle drives towards an obstacle, the closer the segment will move to the vehicle in the display. The collision area has been reached at the latest when the second to last segment is displayed. Do not keep driving!

Vehicles with PDC at the front and rear
Area of the vehicle Distance of
the vehicle
from an ob-
stacle
Signal
tone
Segment color
if an obstacle
has been de-
tected
color display
only)
(A) Rear
center
Obstacle
not in
the ve-
about 12 –
63 in.
(31 – 160 cm)
– Grey

Vehicles with PDC at the front and rear
Area of the vehicle Distance of
the vehicle
from an ob-
stacle
Signal
tone
Segment color
if an obstacle
has been de-
tected
color display
only)
Rear
side
hicle’s
path 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.
PDC menu

Function button: action
Rear pitch : Set different pitches for the rear signal chimes by tapping the -
or + function keys or by adjusting the control.
Audio lowering : Set the level to which the Infotainment system volume
should be lowered when the PDC is active.
Off: The Infotainment system volume is not lowered.
Low: The Infotainment system volume is lowered slightly.
Medium: The Infotainment system volume is lowered to medium.
Strong: The Infotainment system volume is lowered to a minimum.

Muting the Park Distance Control volume
You can mute the PDC beeping signals by tapping the  function key on the Infotainment system screen (if applicable). Tap the function key again to turn the beeping signals back on.
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 lever is in Park (P).

Forward Collision Warning (Front Assist)

WARNING
The Forward Collision Warning system technology cannot overcome the laws of physics and system-related limits. The driver is always responsible for braking in time. If the Forward Collision Warning system issues a warning, immediately apply the brake to slow the vehicle down or avoid the obstacle, depending on the traffic situation.
x Always adjust your speed and driving style to road, traffic, weather, and visibility condi-tions.
x The Forward Collision Warning system cannot prevent accidents and serious injuries on its own.
x The Forward Collision Warning system can issue unnecessary warnings in certain com-plex driving situations, for example, at traffic islands.
x The Forward Collision Warning system can issue unnecessary warnings when its function is impaired, for example, if the radar sensor is dirty or if the position of the radar sensor has been changed.
x The Forward Collision Warning system does not react to people, animals, or vehicles crossing or approaching in the same lane.
x Always be prepared to take full control of the vehicle at all times.
Deactivate the Forward Collision Warning system if it does not work as described in this chapter, for example, if multiple unwanted warnings occur. Have the system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Displays

Fig. 153 Symbols in the instrument cluster display. A: Distance warning. B: System switched off (symbol displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color display).

Fig. 154 In the instrument cluster display: Advance warning (symbol displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color display).

Radar sensor

Fig. 155 In the front bumper: Radar sensor.

Fig. 156 Area around the radar sensor to be kept clean and free of obstructions.

should only be carried out by a qualified workshop ⇒ page 386, Parts, accessories, repairs, and modi-fications. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
Incorrectly performed repairs to the front end of the vehicle can change the position of the radar sen-sor and therefore impair the function of the Forward Collision Warning system. Repair work should only be carried out by a qualified workshop. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an author-ized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
NOTICE
Switch off the Forward Collision Warning system if you suspect that the radar sensor has been damaged or if its position has been changed. This can help prevent further damage. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the radar sensor realigned.
x The radar sensor can become misaligned if it is hit, for example, when parking the vehicle. Readjusting the sensor could impair the performance of the system or cause it to switch off.
x Repairs to the radar sensor require special knowledge and tools. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
x Remove snow with a brush, and remove ice with a solvent-free deicer spray.
Operating the Forward Collision Warning system (Front Assist)