Volkswagen Polo Quiz
Driver assist systems

Operating ParkPilot

In this manual: Driver assist systems
Vehicle exterior — 4Vehicle interior — 8Instrument cluster — 14Before setting off — 14Opening and closing — 35Sitting correctly and safely — 46Lights and vision — 26Transporting items — 29Practical equipment — 20Starting the engine, changing gear and parking — 34Driver assist systems — 18Air conditioning system — 8At the filling station — 14In the engine compartment — 24Vehicle care and maintenance — 66Practical tips — 2In an emergency — 5Manual opening and closing — 6Vehicle toolkit — 4Hubcaps — 4Changing a wheel — 9Breakdown set — 7Fuses — 4Changing a bulb — 13Starting the engine with jump leads — 4Tow-starting and towing — 7
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Fig. 120 In the rear bumper: ParkPilot ultrasound sensors

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The ParkPilot uses ultraound sensors to determine the distance between the rear bumper and an obstacle. There are 4 ultrasound sensors in the rear bumper (arrows).

Switching ParkPilot on and off

Function What to do when the ignition is switched on
Switching on the ParkPilot automatically. Select reverse gear or move the selector lever to position R.
Switching the display off manually. Press a function selection button on the factory-fitted radio or navigation system.
OR: touch the function button on the screen.
Switching off the ParkPilot automatically. Approximately 10 seconds after shifting out of reverse gear, or selector lever position R, with an active ParkPilot screen display or .
OR: immediately after shifting out of reverse gear, or selector lever position R, with an inactive ParkPilot screen display or .
OR: accelerate forwards faster than approximately 10 – 15 km/h with active ParkPilot screen display or .

Special features of ParkPilot

  • In some cases, the ParkPilot registers water and ice on the ultrasound sensors as an obstacle.
  • The acoustic signal will become quieter after a few seconds if the distance remains the same. The volume will remain constant if the signal tone is continuous.
  • As soon as the vehicle moves away from an obstacle again, the intermittent signal tone switches off automatically. If the vehicle approaches the obstacle again, the acoustic warning is switched on automatically.
  • The ParkPilot cannot be switched on if the factory-fitted towing bracket is electrically connected to the trailer.
  • No acoustic signal is given in vehicles with an automatic gearbox if the selector lever is in position P.
  • A Volkswagen dealership can adjust the volume of the acoustic signals.

If there is a function fault in the ParkPilot, an acoustic warning is emitted for approximately 3 seconds when switched on for the first time. The ParkPilot should be checked by a qualified workshop immediately.

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