Contents: Turning on ↓ Shutdown ↓
Fig. 1.69. Warning alarm triggering zone
The Park Distance Control (PDC) system uses ultrasonic sensors to determine the distance to the nearest obstacle behind the vehicle. Four sensors are located in the rear bumper for this purpose (Fig. 1.69).
The sensors begin to send signals as the safe distance to the object decreases.
At a distance of approximately 1.2 m to the object (zone A in the figure Fig. 1.69) an intermittent signal begins to sound. The smaller the distance to the object, the longer the signals.
When the distance is already less than approximately 30 cm (zone B in the figure Fig. 1.69), the signal starts to sound continuously.
Further approach to the obstacle leads to the cessation of obstacle recognition.
Turning on
The system is activated when reverse gear is engaged, which is confirmed by a signal sound. If there is no signal sound, the system does not function. The system should be checked at a Volkswagen service center.
Shutdown
When disengaging reverse gear.
Warning: The parking warning signal does not relieve the driver from the need to control the movement of the car. The driver bears all responsibility for the consequences of inattentive parking.
Please note: There is a blind spot for the sensors where neither people nor objects are recognized.
Caution: When parking, pay special attention to small children and animals, as the sensors may not always recognize them.
Please note: Obstacles such as trailer drawbars, small diameter varnished rods, fences and barriers may not be detected by the sensors under certain conditions and may result in damage to the vehicle if the vehicle is not manoeuvred carefully.
At speeds greater than approximately 15 km/h, the system begins to make errors, and it becomes impossible to judge the actual distance to an obstacle.
For reliable operation of the system, the sensors must be cleaned of dirt and ice. When cleaning sensors with steam jets, this should be done quickly and at a distance of at least 10 cm.
On vehicles with a standard towing hitch, if there is a trailer, the warning signal system does not turn on when reversing.
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