Volkswagen Touareg (2015 year). Instruction — part 32

NOTICE

The camera shows only two-dimensional images on the screen. Due to the lack of depth of

field, it may be difficult or impossible to identify protruding objects or recesses in the road, for
example.

Things like thin rods, fences, posts, and trees may not be detected by the camera and could

damage the vehicle.

Area View

Fig. 293 Display of the Area View: Bird’s eye view.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

There are 4 different camera views

⇒

fig. 293

:

(A)

Front camera area.

(B)

Right camera area.

(C)

Rear camera area.

(D)

Left camera area.

A bird's eye view

is created by showing all camera views. The bird’s eye view can be selected by

tapping the vehicle within the area

⇒

fig. 294

(A)

.

Select the different camera views by tapping the individual areas in the bird's eye view

⇒

fig. 293

(A)

to

(D)

or mini bird's eye view

⇒

fig. 294

(A)

.

Camera views

Bird’s eye view: For an all-round view of the vehicle

, also for off-road driving . The bird’s eye

view is shown on the full screen

⇒

fig. 293

.

Front View: To see cross-traffic in front of the vehicle , for forward perpendicular parking

,

when approaching an obstacle, and for off-road driving .

Side View: To see the area to the immediate left or right of the vehicle, for parking, or for off-

road driving .

Rear View: To see cross-traffic behind the vehicle , for reverse perpendicular parking , for

reverse parallel parking

and when hitching up a trailer to the vehicle .

The selected individual camera view is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen

⇒

fig. 294

(B)

. It

is marked by a colored frame in the mini bird's eye view

⇒

fig. 294

(A)

shown on the left. In addition,

the available menu options and possible camera views (referred to as “modes”) for the corresponding

camera are shown on the right-hand side of the screen

⇒

fig. 294

(D)

. The view (mode) that is current-

ly active is marked.

Operation instructions

Fig. 294 Display of the Area View: Trailer hitch activated.

Fig. 295 In the upper center console: Button to activate Area View manually.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Function areas on the screen

⇒

fig. 294

:

(A)

Mini bird’s eye view. The selected camera is marked by a colored frame.

(B)

Display of selected camera's view.

(C)

Text messages.

(D)

Menu options:

Hide the menu,

Display the menu,

Leave the current display.

Function keys to select the current view.

Function key for settings on the Infotainment System screen.

Activating and deactivating Area View

Manually acti-
vate display:

Press button

⇒

fig. 295

. The bird's eye view is activated

on the Infotainment System screen

⇒

fig. 293

. The display

will not switch on at speeds above about 9 mph (15 km/h).

Activating and deactivating Area View

Automatically
activate dis-
play:

Shift into Reverse (R). The camera view behind the vehi-
cle is displayed in perpendicular parking mode with the

mini bird's eye view

⇒

fig. 294

(A)

.

Manually de-
activate dis-
play:

Press button

⇒

fig. 295

again.

Automatically
deactivate
display:

Drive forward faster than about 9 mph (15 km/h).

OR: Switch off the ignition. The Area View display screen
turns off after a few seconds.

Special considerations

1) Do not use Area View in the following situations:

– When an incorrect or unclear image is displayed, such as when there is
poor visibility or the lens is dirty.

– If the area behind the vehicle cannot be seen clearly or completely.

– If the rear of the vehicle is heavily loaded.

– If the driver is not familiar with the system.

– If the position or angle of the cameras has changed, such as after an
accident. Have the system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer
or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

2) Examples of optical distortion by the camera:

The Area View cameras display only two-dimensional images. Recesses
and protruding objects on the ground or protruding parts on other vehicles
area difficult or impossible to identify due to the lack of depth of field.

2) Examples of optical distortion by the camera:

Objects or another vehicle may seem closer or farther away on the screen
than they really are:

– When driving from a level surface onto an upward or downward slope.

– When driving up or down a slope onto a level surface.

– If the rear of the vehicle is heavily loaded.

– When approaching protruding objects. These objects can disappear from
the field of view when approaching them.

NOTICE

Never use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the camera lenses.
Never remove snow or ice on the camera lenses with warm or hot water. This can damage

the camera lenses.

Volkswagen recommends practicing using the Area View system in a safe place with little or no

traffic or in a parking lot in order to familiarize yourself with the system and the way it works.

Area View menus (modes)

Fig. 296 Display of the Area View: Full-screen bird's eye view (option A), enlarged off-road view (option B),
partial view of perpendicular parking with modes menu (option C) and partial view of perpendicular parking
with settings menu (option D).

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Function areas on the screen

⇒

fig. 296

:

(A)

Activate front, side or rear camera view.

(1)

Activate enlarged off-road view.

(2)

Leave the current display.

(3)

Activate bird’s eye view.

(4)

Adjust display: brightness, contrast, color.

(5)

Turn off sound for Park Distance Control.

(6)

Activate full-screen bird’s eye view.

(7)

Activate rear perpendicular parking view.

(8)

Activate rear parallel parking view

(9)

Activate rear cross-traffic view.

(10)

Activate trailer support view.

(11)

Hide menu.

(12)

Activate mode menu.

(13)

Activate settings menu.

Bird’s eye views

View

Screen display of all cameras

Main mode

The vehicle and its immediate surroundings are shown in

the bird's eye view

⇒

fig. 296

A.

View

Screen display of all cameras

Off-road

The areas directly in front of the vehicle and partly to the
side of the vehicle are displayed as a bird's eye view. This
can be used, for example, when driving across a slope so

that the area around the vehicle can be seen

⇒

fig. 296

B.

Front camera views

View

Screen display of front camera

Front cross-

traffic

Area on left of screen: Left-hand side of intersection.

Area in center of screen: Area directly in front of vehicle.

Area on right of screen: Right-hand side of intersection.

Perpendicular

parking

The area in front of the vehicle is displayed. Orientation
lines are displayed for assistance. See Rear Assist Mode 1

Off-road

The area directly in front of the vehicle is shown in a bird's
eye view. This can be used, for example, when driving
across a slope so that the area directly in front of the vehi-
cle can be seen more easily.

Side camera views

View

Screen display of side cameras

Off-road, left

and right

side

Areas directly next to the vehicle are displayed in a bird's
eye view so you can steer the vehicle accurately around
obstacles. The red lines are displayed when an obstacle is
about 16 inches (40 cm) from the vehicle.

Left side Shows the driver or front passenger side ⇒

fig. 296

D next

to the vehicle separately as a bird's eye view. This helps
you to see the blind spot along the side of the vehicle.

Right side

Rear camera views

View

Screen display of rear camera

Perpendicular

parking

The area behind the vehicle is displayed. Orientation lines
are displayed for assistance. See Rear Assist Mode 1

Parallel park-

ing

The area directly behind the vehicle is displayed. The col-
ored areas and lines are provided for orientation. See Rear
Assist Mode 2

Trailer hitch

The rear of the vehicle is displayed. The red line and the
green lines are used to indicate the distance. The distance
between the green lines and the red line is about 12 inches
(30 cm) each. The distance between the red line and the
vehicle is also about 12 inches (30 cm). The yellow line
indicates the extension of the trailer hitch towards the rear
and shows the direction to the trailer hitch depending on
the position of the steering wheel.

Rear cross-

traffic

Area on left of screen: Left-hand side of intersection.

Area in center of screen: Area directly behind the vehicle.

Area on right of screen: Right-hand side of intersection.

Settings on the Infotainment System screen

Tap the function key

(5)

, to adjust the following settings:

Function
key

Action

Brightness

Tap the function key - or +.

OR: Move the slider to set different brightness levels.

Contrast

Tap the function key - or +.

OR: Move the slider to set different contrast levels.

Function
key

Action

Color

Tap the function key - or +.

OR: Move the slider to set different color levels.

Park Distance Control (PDC)

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Park Distance Control

Optical Parking System (OPS)

If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, it will have Park Distance Control sensors in the front and
rear bumpers.

The Park Distance Control system (PDC) and the Optical Parking System (OPS) can help the driver
when backing up and parking. PDC uses ultrasonic sensors in the bumpers to measure the distance
between the vehicle and objects in front and in back of the vehicle. The system uses the time it takes
for the ultrasonic waves to bounce back from the object to calculate the distance between the vehicle
and an object. Park Distance Control works only at speeds up to about 6-9 mph (10-15 km/h).

If the vehicle gets too close to an obstacle in front or behind it, a beeping signal sounds. The closer
the vehicle gets to the obstacle, the faster the beep. When the obstacle is very close, the sound is
continuous.

If you move even closer to the obstacle despite the continuous warning sound, the system cannot
measure the distance remaining until collision.

A Declaration of Compliance with the United States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is found on
⇒ Declaration of Compliance, Telecommunications and Electronic Systems.

More information:

Exterior views
Infotainment System
Braking and parking
Exterior care and cleaning
Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications
Consumer information

WARNING

Park Distance Control and the Optical Parking System are not a substitute for careful and
attentive driving. Never rely completely on these systems for information about people and
objects that might be in the way of the vehicle and could be struck resulting in serious per-
sonal injuries.

The sensors have blind spots in which they cannot detect people, animals, and objects.
Always be careful and look around you when parking. The sensors cannot always detect

people, animals, and objects. Watch out for small children and animals in particular.

Certain types of clothing and the surfaces of certain objects do not reflect the ultrasonic

waves that the sensors send and receive. Such objects and persons wearing such clothing
will not be detected by PDC or will not be detected accurately.

Noise in the area can interfere with the signals of the Park Distance Control sensors. Un-

der certain circumstances, the system will not detect people and objects for this reason.

NOTICE

Things like trailer draw bars, thin rods, fences, trees, and narrow painted vertical poles or

posts may not be detected by the Park Distance Control and Optical Parking System sensors
and could damage the vehicle.

If you continue driving closer to an object that the Park Distance Control and Optical Park-

ing Systems have already detected and reported, the object may disappear from the sensor
range and may no longer be detected. This is especially true for low or high objects. The sys-
tem will no longer sound warnings about these objects. Ignoring signals from the Park Dis-
tance Control system could result in serious damage to the vehicle.

The sensors in the bumper can be damaged or become misaligned in low speed impacts

and parking maneuvers. Damaged or misaligned sensors cannot accurately detect or report
objects that might be within range of the PDC system

To help make sure that the system works properly, always keep the sensors in the bumpers

clean, free of snow and ice; do not cover the sensors with stickers or other objects.

When cleaning the sensors with power washers or steam cleaners, only spray the sensors

directly for a very short time, and always keep the washer nozzle at least 4 inches (10 cm) from
the sensors.

Noise from rough roads, cobblestones, other vehicles and the surrounding area, for exam-

ple, can prevent the Park Distance Control system from accurately detecting and reporting
people and objects that may be within range of the system sensors.

Aftermarket components such as bicycle racks can impair the function of the Park Distance

Control system.

Volkswagen recommends practicing with the Park Distance Control and the Optical Parking

System in a location or parking space with no traffic in order to become familiar with the system and
how it works.

Park Distance Control

Fig. 297 On the front and rear bumper: Park Distance Control system sensors.

Fig. 298 In the upper front center console: Different versions of the button for switching Park Distance Control
on and off.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

There are 4 sensors in each bumper

⇒

fig. 297

(arrows).

In order to

Operation

Manually

activate the

PDC:

Press the

or ∗ button once when the ignition is

switched on.

Manually

deactivate

the PDC:

Push the

or ∗ button again when the ignition is

switched on.

Manually

deactivate

the OPS

small-screen

display:

Press a function selection button on the Infotainment Sys-
tem or

SETUP

.

OR: Tap the function key

or Return.

OR: Tap the function key

⇒

fig. 299

.

OR: Tap the function key

or Options to switch to the

rear view camera display.

Automatically

activate the

PDC:

Shift into Reverse R when the ignition is on or engine is
running.

OR: Drive forward slowly (less than about 5 – 10 mph /10 –
15 km/h) and approach to within about 38 inches (95 cm)
of an obstacle.

In order to

Operation

OR: If the vehicle rolls backwards.

Automatically

deactivate

the PDC:

Drive forward faster than about 5 – 10 mph (10 – 15 km/h).

OR: Shift into Reverse R.

Switch to full-

screen view:

Vehicle rolls backwards slowly.

OR: Press the lit-up button

or ∗.

OR: Tap the

function key

⇒

fig. 299

.

The indicator light in the button

⇒

fig. 298

comes on and stays on as long as the feature is active.

A chime sounds to tell you that the system is on. If the chime does not sound, PDC is not working.
Have the system inspected by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.

Special considerations when using Park Distance Control

In some cases, the Park Distance Control system interprets water and ice on the sensors as an

obstacle. To prevent automatic PDC activation in these cases, you can turn Park Distance Control off

permanently in the Infotainment System

⇒ Automatic activation in the Infotainment System.

If the distance remains the same, the warning tone volume decreases after a few seconds. If a

continuous tone sounds, its volume remains the same.

If the vehicle moves away from the obstacle, the beeping sound stops automatically. The beep

turns on once more automatically if the vehicle approaches the obstacle again.

There is no beeping when the transmission is in Park (P) or the electronic parking brake is en-

gaged.

The volume of the audible signals can be adjusted by an authorized Volkswagen dealership or an

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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.

The PDC sensors have blind spots where they cannot detect people or objects.
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 lasting 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.

Optical Parking System (OPS)

Fig. 299 OPS screen display: Small-screen display.

Fig. 300 OPS screen display: Full-screen display.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Key to

fig. 299

and

fig. 300

:

(A)

Obstacle detected in collision zone.

(B)

Obstacle detected in scanned area.

(C)

Scanned area behind the vehicle.

The Optical Parking System is an enhancement of the Park Distance Control system

⇒ Park Distance

Control.

The areas scanned by the sensors in front of and behind the vehicle are displayed on the screen of

the factory-installed Infotainment System. Potential obstacles are shown relative to the vehicle

⇒ .

If you approach to within about 38 inches (95 cm) of an obstacle at a speed of less than about 5 -
10 mph /10 - 15 km/h), the small-screen OPS view is displayed. An indicator light comes on (

or

∗ ).

Automatic activation in the Infotainment System

Automatic activation of the small-screen OPS display can be switched on and off in the Infotainment
System.

Switch on the ignition.

Press the

CAR

Infotainment button.

Tap the Assist systems function key on the screen.

Select Parking Distance Warning System from the list.

If the OPS small-screen display has been disabled, Park Distance Control can only be switched on by
pressing the button

or ∗ or by putting the vehicle in Reverse (R).

Function

Proper response

Automatically activate
the OPS small-screen
display:

By approaching to within about 38 inches
(95 cm) of an obstacle at a speed of less than
about 5 - 10 mph (10 - 15 km/h).

Manually deactivate the
OPS small-screen dis-
play:

Tap the function key

⇒

fig. 299

.

Switch to full-screen
view:

Vehicle rolls backwards slowly.

OR: Press the lit-up button

or ∗.

OR: Tap the OPS function key

⇒

fig. 299

.

Automatically switch on
the display:

By putting the vehicle in Reverse.

OR: Vehicle rolls backwards.

Manually switch on the
display:

Press the

or ∗ button.

Manually deactivate the
display:

Press the

or ∗ button again.

Automatically deacti-
vate the display:

Drive forward faster than about 5 - 10 mph (10 -
15 km/h).

Scanned areas

In front of the vehicle, the area in which obstacles are detected extends about 48 inches (120 cm)
straight ahead and up to 24 inches (60 cm) to either side. Behind the vehicle, the area scanned area
extends about 5 ft. 4 inches (160 cm) to the rear and about 2 ft. (60 cm) to either side

(C)

and

⇒

fig. 300

(C)

.

When the system is activated automatically, the acoustic signal sounds only if an object is detected in
the area about 20 inches (50 cm) to the front or rear of the vehicle.

Screen display

The display shows the scanned area in several segments. The closer the vehicle gets to the obstacle,

the closer the segment advances to the displayed vehicle

⇒

fig. 299

(B)

and

⇒

fig. 300

(B)

.

When the next-to-last segment is displayed, you have reached the collision zone. Stop the vehicle!

Distance between vehicle
and obstacle

Audible sig-

nal

Screen: Segment color

if obstacle detected

Front: about 12 – 48 inches
(31 – 120 cm)

Beep tone if

manually

activated.

Yellow

Rear: about 12 – 64 inches
(31 – 160 cm)

Front: about 12 – 20 inches
(31 – 50 cm)

Beep tone if

automatically

activated.

Yellow

Rear: about 12 – 20 inches (
31 – 50 cm)

About 0 – 12 inches (0 –
30 cm) front or rear

Continuous

tone.

Red

The distance at which the continuous tone sounds is somewhat greater for vehicles with a factory-
installed trailer hitch.

Infotainment System settings for OPS

A number of settings can be selected in the Infotainment System.

Switch on the ignition.

Press the

CAR

Infotainment button.

Tap the Assist systems function key on the screen.

Select Parking Distance Warning System from the list.

Function key: Actions

Front volume/tone level: Different volume and pitches can be separately

selected for front by tapping the - or + function keys or by moving the
slider.

Rear volume/tone level: Different volume and pitches can be separately

selected for rear by tapping the - or + function keys or by moving the slid-
er.

Reduced audio volume: Different volume and pitches can be separately

selected for front and rear by tapping the - or + function keys or by mov-
ing the slider.

Function key: Actions

Automatic activation of mini-OPS: If the check box in the function key is

checked , the small screen OPS display is automatically switched on
when you slowly approach an obstacle. To switch off this feature, tap Au-

tomatic activation of mini-OPS. After deactivation, there will not be any

warning when you approach an obstacle.

Reset settings: Resets all settings to the factory settings.

When towing a trailer

On vehicles with a factory-installed trailer hitch and an electrically connected trailer, a corresponding
graphic is displayed on the screen. Distance values behind the vehicles will not be displayed.

Muting the Park Distance Control volume

You can mute the PDC beeping signals by tapping the

function key on the Radio or Navigation

system screen. Tap the function key again to reactivate the acoustic signals.

Muting is cancelled by switching Park Distance Control back on after it was switched off. The warning
messages cannot be switched off.

If the display has been switched off manually and PDC remains active, the mute setting is also can-
celled.

Switching Park Distance Control back on after it was switched off reactivates the volume. System
malfunction warning signals cannot be switched off.

WARNING

Never rely completely on the OPS 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.

The OPS sensors have blind spots where they cannot detect persons or objects.
Never pay so much attention to the OPS and the graphics shown on the screen that you

fail to notice what is going on around you.

Always watch for people, especially small children and animals, because the sensors may

not always be able to detect them.

NOTICE

Automatic activation of OPS when approaching an obstacle works only when your speed falls
below a threshold of about 5 - 10 mph (10 - 15 km/h). If you then close the display, you must
either switch the ignition off and back on or exceed the speed threshold and then reduce speed
to under the threshold a second time in order for it to activate automatically again.

Volkswagen recommends practice parking with Park Distance Control and the Optical Parking

System on a parking lot or other place where there is little traffic to get used to how the system works.