Parking VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC 2021 Owner´s Manual

The steering assistance provided by the electromechanical steering system automatically adjusts to
the vehicle speed, steering wheel torque and steering wheel angle. The electromechanical steering
functions only when the engine is running.
You will need considerably more strength than normal to steer the vehicle if the power steering is
reduced or has failed completely.
Counter steering assistance
Counter steering assistance provides the driver with steering assistance in critical driving situations.
Additional steering forces assist the driver when counter steering ⇒ .
Progressive steering
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, progressive steering can adjust the steering response in a
driving situation. Progressive steering functions only when the engine is running.
In urban traffic, less steering input is required when parking, manoeuvring, or turning sharply.
When driving on country roads or on the motorway, the progressive steering provides a more
sporty, direct steering response, and a dynamic feel.

WARNING
If the power steering is not working, the steering wheel is difficult to turn, which makes it difficult to
steer the vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the power steering functions only when the engine is
running.
Never allow the vehicle to roll if the engine is switched off.
Never remove the vehicle key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The steering column lock
may be activated and it will no longer be possible to steer the vehicle.

WARNING
In conjunction with the ESC, counter steering assistance provides the driver with assistance when
steering in critical driving situations. The driver must steer the vehicle at all times. Counter steering
assistance does not steer the vehicle.

NOTICE
When the vehicle is towed, the ignition must be switched on to prevent the steering wheel from
locking, and so that the turn signals, horn, wipers and window washer system can be used.
Troubleshooting
Steering requires increased force

Emergency Assist detects a lack of activity on the part of the driver and can keep the vehicle in lane
automatically, or brake the vehicle to a standstill if required. The system can therefore actively help
to prevent an accident.
Emergency Assist is an extension of the lane keeping system (Lane Assist), and combines these
functions with the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Please therefore read both these chapters and
observe the information about the system limits and warnings.
Description
If there is no driver activity, Emergency Assist prompts the driver to take control of the vehicle again
by visual and acoustic warnings and by braking jolts.
If the driver remains inactive, the system automatically controls the accelerator, brake and steering
to slow the vehicle down and keep it in lane ⇒ . If there is sufficient stopping distance, the system
decelerates the vehicle to a complete stop and switches on the electronic parking brake
automatically ⇒ Operating the electronic parking brake .
When Emergency Assist is actively controlling the vehicle, the hazard warning lights are switched on
and the vehicle performs slight snaking movements within its lane to warn other road users.
The hazard warning lights can be deactivated by pressing the accelerator or brake, by making a
steering intervention or, depending on the situation, by pressing the button for the hazard warning
lights.
When Emergency Assist has been triggered, the system is not available again until the ignition has
been switched off and then back on.
Prerequisites
The lane keeping system and ACC are switched on.
The selector lever is in position D/S or in the Tiptronic gate.
The system has detected a lane marking on both the right and left sides of the vehicle ⇒ Fig. 123 .
Switching Emergency Assist on and off
Emergency Assist is activated automatically when the lane keeping system ⇒ Driving with the lane
keeping system  is switched on.

WARNING
The intelligent technology used in Emergency Assist cannot overcome the laws of physics, and
functions only within the limits of the system. The driver is always responsible for controlling the
vehicle.
Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
Your hands should always be on the steering wheel so that you can steer at any time.
Emergency Assist cannot always prevent accidents and serious injuries on its own.

System fault
Clean the radar sensors or remove stickers or accessories from the radar sensors, mirrors and
bumper ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior .
Check whether any damage is visible.
The system is not responding as expected
The radar sensors are dirty. The sensor visibility may be impaired by dirt and snow or also residue
from cleaning agents or coatings ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior .
The prerequisites for system operation must be met ⇒ System limits .
The radar sensors are covered by water.
The vehicle is damaged in the area of the radar sensors, e.g. caused by parking collisions.
The detection ranges of the radar sensors are blocked by add-on parts, e.g. bicycle carriers.
Changes have been made to the paintwork in the area of the radar sensors or structural
modifications have been made, e.g. on the vehicle front end or the running gear.
Only Volkswagen-approved vehicle paints may be used on the rear bumper. Other vehicle paints can
restrict the function of the system or cause faults.
Tinting foils have been retrofitted on the side windows.
Parking and manoeuvring
Parking
Stopping and parking the vehicle
The actions should be carried out only in the given order:
Stop the vehicle on a suitable surface ⇒ .
Depress and hold the brake pedal until the engine has stopped.
Switch on the electronic parking brake ⇒ Electronic parking brake . The electronic parking brake is
switched on when the indicator lamp in the button ⇒ Fig. 125  lights up yellow and the indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster display lights up red.
On vehicles with a manual gearbox, either fully depress or disengage the clutch.
With an automatic gearbox, move the selector lever to position P.
Switch off the engine and take your foot off the brake pedal.
Turn the steering wheel slightly if necessary to engage the steering lock mechanism.
With a manual gearbox, select first gear for flat ground and uphill gradients, or reverse gear for
downhill gradients, and then release the clutch.
Please ensure that all occupants, in particular children, leave the vehicle.

Take all vehicle keys with you when you leave the vehicle.
Lock the vehicle.
Additional points to note on uphill and downhill gradients
Before switching off the engine, turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels will roll against the
kerb if the parked vehicle starts to move.
When facing downhill, turn the wheels so that they face the kerb.
When facing uphill, turn the wheels so that they face the centre of the road.

WARNING
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious injuries.
Never park the vehicle where parts of the exhaust system can come into contact with inflammable
material underneath the vehicle, e.g. undergrowth, leaves, dry grass, spilt fuel, oil etc.

WARNING
The vehicle may roll away if you leave and park the vehicle incorrectly. This can cause accidents and
serious injuries.
Ensure that the electronic parking brake is switched on before you leave the vehicle and the
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up red after you switch off the ignition.
Never remove the vehicle key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The steering lock may be
activated and you will no longer be able to steer or control the vehicle.
Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could switch off the
electronic parking brake, or move the selector lever or gearshift lever, and thus set the vehicle in
motion.
Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. The engine can be started and
electrical equipment such as the window controls can be operated. This can cause serious injury.
Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could become trapped
in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety. For example, locked
vehicles may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures depending on the season. This can
cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially in the case of small children.

NOTICE
Objects that protrude from the ground can damage the bumper and other components when
parking the vehicle or driving out of a parking space. Always take care when driving into parking
spaces with high kerbs or fixed boundaries. Stop before the wheels touch the fixed boundaries or
kerbs.

Low-lying vehicle components such as the bumper, spoiler and parts of the running gear, engine or
exhaust system could be damaged. Drive carefully through dips in the road and over drive entrances,
ramps, kerbstones and other objects.

Please adhere to relevant legislation when stopping and parking your vehicle.
Electronic parking brake
Operating the electronic parking brake

Fig. 125 In centre console: button for the electronic parking brake.
Switching on
When the vehicle is stationary, pull and hold the button.
If the indicator lamp in the button ⇒ Fig. 125  and the red indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster light up, the electronic parking brake is switched on.
Release the button.
Switching off
Switch on the ignition.
The indicator lamp in the button ⇒ Fig. 125  and the red indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster display will go out.
Moving off on steep uphill gradients or with increased vehicle weight
You can prevent the electronic parking brake from switching off automatically by pulling the
button upwards and holding it while pulling away.
If higher engine power is required to move off, the electronic parking brake will be deactivated only
when you release the button.
This can make it easier to move off with a high trailer weight ⇒ Trailer towing .
Emergency braking function

The emergency braking function should be used only in those situations where the vehicle cannot be
stopped using the foot brake ⇒ !
Pull the button. The vehicle brakes hard. A signal tone can be heard at the same time.

WARNING
Incorrect use of the electronic parking brake can cause accidents and serious injuries.
Never use the electronic parking brake to brake the vehicle, except in emergencies. The braking
distance is considerably longer as only the rear wheels are braked. Always use the foot brake.

WARNING
Failing to park the vehicle properly before leaving it may result in the vehicle rolling away. This can
cause accidents, serious injuries and damage to property.
Always park the vehicle in the specified order ⇒ Parking .
Ensure that the electronic parking brake is switched on before you leave the vehicle and the
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up red after you switch off the ignition.
Troubleshooting
Fault in electronic parking brake
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. Go to a qualified workshop or a Volkswagen dealership.
Electronic parking brake does not switch off
The prerequisites for switch off are not met.
OR: the 12-volt vehicle battery is discharged.
Check whether all requirements for switching off the electronic parking brake are met ⇒ Switching
off .
Use jump leads ⇒ Jump starting the vehicle .
Noises from the electronic parking brake
You may hear noises when the electronic parking brake is switched on and off.
If the electronic parking brake has not been used for a long period, the system will carry out
occasional automatic and audible checks when the vehicle is parked.
Auto Hold function

Fig. 126 In the centre console: button for the Auto Hold function.
Description of the Auto Hold function
The Auto Hold function can hold the vehicle stationary. It is not necessary to hold the vehicle with
the foot brake in this case.
The Auto Hold function is active when the indicator lamp in the button ⇒ Fig. 126 
(arrow) lights up yellow and the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display lights up green.
The Auto Hold function stops holding the vehicle as soon as it moves off.
If any of the conditions for the Auto Hold function change while the vehicle is stationary, the Auto
Hold function will switch off automatically. The green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
display then goes out together with the yellow indicator lamp in the button.
Switching on the Auto Hold function
The Auto Hold function can be switched on when the driver door is closed and the engine has been
started.
Press the button ⇒ . The indicator lamp in the button ⇒ Fig. 126 
(arrow) lights up yellow. The Auto Hold function is operational, but the vehicle is not necessarily held
stationary ⇒ .
DSG® dual clutch gearbox: if the selector lever is moved to position N, the Auto Hold function will
not be switched on or will be switched off. As a result, the vehicle will not be held securely in a
stationary position ⇒ .
Holding the vehicle stationary with the Auto Hold function
Make sure that the Auto Hold function is operational. The indicator lamp in the
button lights up yellow.
Bring the vehicle to a standstill using the brake ⇒ Parking .
Manual gearbox: disengage the clutch and either keep the clutch fully depressed or shift to neutral.
Release the brake. The indicator lamp will light up greenon the instrument cluster display. The
vehicle is being held stationary by the Auto Hold function ⇒ .
Switching off the Auto Hold function

Press the button ⇒ . The indicator lamp in the button ⇒ Fig. 126 
(arrow) goes out.
The electronic parking brake switches on automatically to hold the vehicle securely. However, the
electronic parking brake will not switch on if the brake pedal is depressed when the Auto Hold
function is switched off ⇒ .
Temporarily switching off the Auto Hold function with the button
It can sometimes be necessary to switch off the Auto Hold function temporarily to enable the vehicle
to roll more easily, for example when manoeuvring.
Press the brake pedal when the engine is on.
Press the button. The Auto Hold function is deactivated.
The Auto Hold function will be reactivated as soon as the brake pedal is depressed again when the
vehicle has come to a standstill.
System limits
If the clutch slips during switching off of the ignition or opening of the driver door, the vehicle may
not be secured against rolling away by either the Auto Hold function or the electronic parking brake
⇒ . After switching off the ignition or opening the driver door, make sure that the indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster displaylights upred. The electronic parking brake is switched on.

WARNING
The intelligent Auto Hold function cannot overcome the laws of physics, and operates only within
the limits of the system. Do not let the extra convenience afforded by the Auto Hold function tempt
you into taking any safety risks when driving.
Make sure that the indicator lamp lights up green or red on the instrument cluster display if the
vehicle is to be held securely. The vehicle is being held by the Auto Hold function if the green
indicator lamp is lit and by the electronic parking brake if the red warning lamp is lit.
Never leave the vehicle if the engine is running and the Auto Hold function is switched on.
In some cases, the Auto Hold function cannot sufficiently hold the vehicle on uphill gradients or
brake it sufficiently on downhill gradients, e.g. if the ground is slippery or icy.

NOTICE
Switch off the Auto Hold function before driving into a car wash. Damage may otherwise be caused
by automatic activation of the electronic parking brake.
Safety notes on the parking systems
The parking systems include the following:
Park Distance Control ⇒ Park Distance Control .

Rear view camera system (Rear View) ⇒ Rear view camera system (Rear View) .
Park Assist ⇒ Park Assist .
The available systems vary according to the vehicle equipment level.
Limits of the parking systems
The sensors or cameras may not always be able to detect objects such as thin rails, fences, posts,
trees, very low or high obstacles and open or opening boot lids.
In some cases, dirt and ice on the sensors or cameras could be registered as an obstacle.
Limits of the rear view camera system
The rear view camera system shows only two-dimensional images on the screen. The lack of depth
of field means that potholes and protruding objects on the ground may only be detected with
difficulty, or may not be detected at all.
The system displays the orientation lines irrespective of the area surrounding the vehicle. There is no
automatic obstacle detection. Drivers must judge for themselves whether the vehicle will fit into the
parking space.

WARNING
The intelligent technology used in the parking systems cannot overcome the laws of physics, and
functions only within the limits of the system. Never let the extra convenience afforded by the
parking systems tempt you into taking any risks when driving. The parking systems cannot replace
the full concentration of the driver.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
Unintentional vehicle movements can cause serious injury.
Keep looking in the direction in which you are parking and at the relevant area surrounding the
vehicle.
Do not allow the displays in the instrument cluster and the images shown in the Infotainment
system to distract you from the traffic.
Always monitor the area around the vehicle as the parking systems will not always detect infants,
animals and objects.
The parking systems have blind spots in which obstacles and people are not registered.
External sources of sound and certain surfaces on objects and clothing may influence the signals of
the sensors. In certain circumstances, the systems will be unable to detect or properly detect people
and objects.
Certain objects, for example narrow posts or railings, may be difficult or impossible to see on the
screen because of its resolution or poor light conditions.

When approaching objects at high speeds, the signals and displays of the parking systems may not
respond quickly enough to issue a warning.

Volkswagen recommends that drivers practise using the parking systems in a traffic-calmed area or
car park to allow them to familiarise themselves with the systems and their functions.
Park Distance Control
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Switching on and off 
⇒ Display representation 
⇒ Troubleshooting 
The Park Distance Control system assists the driver when manoeuvring and parking.
Park Distance Control detects the distance from an obstacle by means of sensors in the front and
rear areas of the vehicle. If there is an obstacle in the detection range of the sensors, the system
indicates this on the Infotainment system and by means of signal tones.
Settings
With some equipment levels, settings for Park Distance Control can be made in the Infotainment
system ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays .
You can save some settings in the user accounts of the personalisation function. The settings change
automatically when the user account is changed ⇒ Personalisation .
Switching on and off

Fig. 127 In the centre console: button for switching Park Distance Control on and off (depending on
equipment).
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Switching on Park Distance Control
Press the button.