Volkswagen ID.4: Automatic braking intervention

A parking system's automatic braking support helps to avoid collisions, if an obstacle is detected.

Parking systems with braking support

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has parking systems with a maneuvering and/or emergency braking function → .

WARNING

The automatic braking support is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. In some driving situations, the automatic braking support may be limited or may intervene in a way that is not desired or may not engage at all. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents, serious injuries and death.

• Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.
• In a hazardous situation, apply the brakes using the brake pedal to avoid collision with an obstacle.
• React quickly to parking system warnings, e.g. Park Distance Control.

Requirements

✓ When maneuvering, the vehicle is not driving faster than approx. 10 km/h( approx. 6 mph).

✓ A parking system has been switched on.

What happens during an automatic braking intervention?

If there is an obstacle, the vehicle brakes to a stop and is kept stationary for around two seconds.

1. After braking, press the brake pedal to keep the vehicle stationary.

2. Check your surroundings.

Park Assist Plus: If the speed is too high, the vehicle will brake to a stop. The parking process can then be resumed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be a message on the instrument cluster display.

Switching on and off

Automatic braking is activated or deactivated when a parking system is switched on or off by the driver.

Maneuver braking for Park Distance Control

The maneuver braking is automatically switched on each time the ignition is switched on.

1. Briefly press the accelerator pedal to cancel the automatic braking support→ .

Deactivate function:

1. Tap the function key in the screen of the Park Distance Control.

2. Apply the setting.

If there is an obstacle in the front area of the vehicle, automatic braking support will not happen if Park Distance Control was activated automatically while driving forward (→ Park Distance Control (PDC) )

Driving with a trailer

If a trailer is connected electrically, the automatic braking support in the rear area is deactivated.

If the trailer hitch was not installed at the factory, the parking system must be manually deactivated when towing a trailer.

General information

Switch the parking system off temporarily if automatic braking support happens too frequently or when undesired and maneuver the vehicle carefully, for example when driving off-road or parking in your garage.

If the maneuver braking function for Park Distance Control intervenes to stop the vehicle, the function will be inactive for a distance of approx. 5 m (approx. 16 ft) when driving in the same direction. It will become active again if the gear or selector lever position changes.

The parking process is canceled following Park Assist Plus emergency braking, e.g. if an obstacle has been detected.

Following a Rear Traffic Alert emergency braking intervention, it will take approx. 10 seconds before automatic braking support can occur again.

Troubleshooting

The parking system is functioning differently than expected

• The conditions of the parking system are not met (→ Parking systems).
• The sensors are dirty or covered in ice or the camera lens is dirty and the camera image is not clear (→ Vehicle care exterior).
• Sources of noise, such as a jackhammer or driving over cobblestones, can interfere with the ultrasonic signal.
• The vehicle is damaged in the area of the sensors or camera, for example from parking barriers, or the paint may have been changed or other structural modifications may have been made near the sensors or camera, for example to the vehicle front end or to the suspension.
• The areas detected by the sensors or camera may be blocked by accessories such as bicycle racks.

Fault displays

1. Note any messages on the instrument cluster display and in the Infotainment system.

NOTICE

If you use the parking system despite a malfunction, the vehicle may be damaged.

• Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility in the event of a parking system malfunction. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

No sensor range or the parking system has been switched off

If a sensor malfunctions, the sensor area is deactivated.

If a sensor malfunctions, the sensor area is deactivated. The sensor area affected can be displayed in the Infotainment system by the symbol. The parking system may be completely switched off.

If Park Distance Control is malfunctioning, a continuous tone will sound for several seconds when you switch it on.

Where applicable, a message will appear in the instrument cluster display.

1. Check if one of the causes listed is responsible.

2. Once the source of the issue has been resolved, switch the system on again.

3. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

After a wheel change, Park Assist (Park Assist Plus) parks inaccurately

If, after a wheel change, Park Assist Plus parks inaccurately, e.g. with an increased or reduced distance from the curb, the system may have to acquire the wheel sizes again.

1. Drive the vehicle over a longer distance, including around bends.

Park Assist Plus automatically learns the new wheel sizes after an ignition cycle.

Park Assist (Park Assist Plus) with memory function does not detect the saved parking space

The vehicle may not be able to recognize the area surrounding the saved parking space.

1. Stop the vehicle in the immediate vicinity of the saved vehicle path.

Or: do not use the parking system in very poor weather and lighting conditions.

Or: clean the front camera, if necessary.

Or: check whether an Internet connection is available. The parking system always uses geocoordinates to determine the vehicle position.

Camera for Park Assist (Park Assist Plus) with Memory Function Deactivated

The assist systems camera was automatically deactivated due to a high ambient temperature or long exposure to direct sunlight. Park Assist Plus with memory function will be available once the camera is available again.

1. If necessary, deactivate the vehicle's drive system and activate it again.

Introduction

Park Distance Control assists the driver when parking and warns if there are obstacles.

Fig. 1 Infotainment system: Display of Park Distance Control (general example).

1. Obstacle detection.
2. Steering lock.

System function

Using ultrasound sensors, the Park Distance Control detects the distance of the vehicle from an obstacle.

The Park Distance Control warns you of a collision via colored segments on the screen of the Infotainment system and via warning chimes → fig. 1.

If the driver does not respond to an approaching obstacle, automatic braking support may kick in→ .

WARNING

Park Distance Control is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations.

Park Distance Control might not be able to detect some obstacles and may not react, may react late, or may react in a way that is undesired. If you do not take care, there is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.

• Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.
• React quickly to the Park Distance Control visual warnings and chimes.
• Brake the vehicle using the brake pedal before reaching an obstacle.

NOTICE

The system will only provide visual and audible warnings for obstacles within the vehicle's path. The collision area has been reached, at the latest, when the penultimate segment on the Park Distance Control screen is displayed or a continuous warning tone sounds. There is a risk of vehicle damage.

• Always brake the vehicle in good time before reaching an obstacle.

NOTICE

Depending on the vehicle equipment, distances to obstacles in the side areas are also displayed. Any obstacles that enter these areas from the outside are not displayed. The vehicle may be damaged in this instance.

• In order to fully scan and display the side areas, move the vehicle a few yards forward or back.

Screen display

Red section of the image: Nearby obstacle. The vehicle is at risk. Apply the brakes.

Yellow section of the image: Obstacle in the path of the vehicle. The vehicle is at risk. Steer around the obstacle.

Grey section of the image: Obstacle outside of the vehicle's path or a malfunction in the sensor area.

Maneuver braking deactivated or malfunctioning.

Mute the warning chimes.

There is a system malfunction in the area that is detected( depending on vehicle equipment). The colors may vary.

Park Distance Control settings

1. Tap the control for parking functions in the upper section of the center console.

2. Tap the function key.

3. Select a setting, e.g. automatic activation when driving forward or maneuver braking.

Driving with a trailer

If a trailer electrical system is connected, the rear and side sensors of the Park Distance Control are not switched on:

• You are not warned about obstacles.
• The maneuver braking is also deactivated automatically.

You can save some PDC settings, like the volume of the warning chimes, in the driver personalization user profiles. The settings will automatically change when the account is switched.