Volkswagen e-Golf (2015 year). Manual

Indicator lights

Fig. 140 In the instrument cluster display: Cruise control status indications.

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

Display

Different cruise control versions are available. The stored speed is shown in the instrument cluster
display on some equipment versions.

Status

⇒

fig. 140

(A)

Cruise control temporarily deactivated. Stored speed displayed in a darker shade or in smaller
numbers.

(B)

System malfunction. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility.

(C)

Cruise control activated. No speed stored in memory.

(D)

Cruise control is active. Stored speed displayed in white or in larger numbers.

Indicator lights

Lights up

Possible cause

Cruise control is regulating the vehicle speed.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

If the cruise control is switched on when the ignition is switched off, it may be switched on auto-

matically the next time the ignition is switched on, depending on vehicle equipment. No speed is
stored for the cruise control.

The displays may vary depending on vehicle equipment.

Cruise control operation

Fig. 141 On the turn signal lever: Cruise control buttons and switches.

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

page 284.

In order to:

You must:

⇒

fig. 141

Result:

Switch on

cruise con-

trol.

Move switch

(1)

on the turn signal

lever to the position.

System is switched on,

but does not regulate

vehicle speed until a

speed is set.

Set cruise

control to

current vehi-

cle speed.

Press button

(2)

on the turn signal

lever in the area marked

Current vehicle speed

is set; cruise control

helps to maintain this

speed.

In order to:

You must:

⇒

fig. 141

Result:

Temporarily

deactivate

cruise con-

trol.

Move switch

(1)

on the turn signal

lever to the

position.

OR: Depress the brake pedal.

Cruise control is tem-

porarily deactivated.

The speed is still

stored in the memory.

Resume

speed stored

in cruise con-

trol.

Press button

(2)

on the turn signal

lever in the area marked

Cruise control re-

sumes speed previ-

ously set.

Increase set

speed (while

cruise control

is actively

controlling

vehicle

speed).

Press button

(2)

on the turn signal

lever in the area marked

The vehicle will accel-

erate until the new

higher speed is

reached and saves the

new higher speed in

the memory.

Reduce set

speed (while

cruise control

is actively

controlling

vehicle

speed).

Press button

(2)

on the turn signal

lever in the area marked

Cruise control will slow

the vehicle down with-

out braking until the

new lower speed is

reached and saves the

new lower speed in

the memory.

Switch off

cruise con-

trol.

Move switch

(1)

to the

posi-

tion.

System is switched off.

The set speed is de-

leted.

Changing gears when cruise control is active

The cruise control reduces acceleration as soon as the clutch pedal is pressed, and automatically
continues to regulate the speed after a gear change.

Driving downhill with cruise control

If cruise control cannot maintain constant speed while driving downhill, slow the vehicle with the foot
brake and downshift if necessary.

Automatic deactivation

Cruise control speed regulation is automatically deactivated or temporarily interrupted:

If the system detects an error that could affect the function of the cruise control.
If the vehicle has accelerated and goes faster than the stored speed for a longer time.

Rear View Camera system

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Special considerations

Camera

Operation

Parking

Depending on equipment, the vehicle may be equipped with the Rear View Camera system.

A camera in the rear hatch assists the driver while backing up or maneuvering. The camera image is
shown together with the orientation lines projected by the system on the screen of the factory-installed
Infotainment system.

The Rear View Camera system may take a few seconds to bring up the camera image.

The functions and displays of the Rear View Camera system may vary on vehicles with or without

Park Distance Control (PDC)

⇒ Park Distance Control (PDC).

More information:

  Exterior views
  Infotainment system
  Park Distance Control
  Parts, accessories, repairs, and modifications

WARNING

The Rear View Camera system is not able to give you a clear and undistorted view of all areas
behind the vehicle.

The Rear View Camera system has blind spots in which it cannot detect people and ob-

jects.

Always be careful and look around you when parking. The Rear View Camera system can-

not show people, animals, and objects in certain situations. Watch out for small children and
animals in particular.

Due to the screen resolution or low-light conditions, the camera may not pick up thin

posts, chain-link fences and similar fences, and other objects, or it may not show them clear-
ly.

The camera lens enlarges and distorts the field of vision and causes objects on the screen

to appear altered and imprecise.

Always keep the camera lens clean and free of snow and ice; do not cover the lens.

WARNING

The Rear View Camera system technology cannot overcome the laws of physics and the
limits of the system. Careless or unintentional use of the Rear View Camera system may
result in accidents and severe injuries.

Always adjust your speed and driving style to road, traffic, weather, and visibility condi-

tions.

Always keep an eye on the parking direction and the vehicle surroundings. The front of

the vehicle swings out more than the rear of the vehicle.

Never pay so much attention to the graphics shown on the screen that you fail to notice

what is going on around you.

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

Rear View Camera system may not always be able to detect them.

The system may not be able to clearly show everything behind the vehicle.
Use the Rear View Camera system only when the rear hatch is completely closed.

NOTICE

The Rear View Camera system 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 Rear View Cam-

era system and could damage the vehicle.

Special considerations

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

Requirements for parking and maneuvering with the Rear View Camera system

Checklist

The rear hatch must be closed.

A reliable and clear image must be displayed and the camera lens must be clean

⇒

fig. 142

There must be a clear and complete view of the area behind the vehicle.

The rear of the vehicle must not be heavily loaded.

The driver must be familiar with the system.

The position of the camera has not changed, such as after a rear-end collision. If the position of

the camera has changed, have the system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an au-
thorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Volkswagen recommends practicing parking and maneuvering with the Rear View Camera system in a
safe place with little or no traffic or in a parking lot under good visibility and weather conditions to
familiarize yourself with the system, the orientation lines, and the way they work.

Rear View Camera system settings

Depending on equipment, various settings, including brightness, contrast, and color, can be adjusted
by tapping the function keys - or + , or by moving the corresponding slider.

To change the settings follow these instructions:

Park the vehicle in a safe place on a firm, level surface.

Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving

⇒ page 244, Electronic parking

brake.

Switch on the ignition.

Switch on the Infotainment system (if not already on)

⇒ page 24, Infotainment system.

Shift into Reverse (R).

Tap the function key.

Adjust the desired settings in the menu.

It is not possible to open the rear hatch if the Volkswagen emblem is folded out.

Camera

Fig. 142 In the rear hatch: Location of the camera.

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

The camera

⇒

fig. 142

(magnified view) displays only two-dimensional images. Recesses and protrud-

ing objects on the ground or protruding parts on other vehicles may be difficult or impossible to identify
due to the lack of depth of field.

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

Examples of optical distortion by the camera:

– 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 backing up.

Cleaning the camera lens

Keep the camera lens clean and free of snow and ice:

Park the vehicle in a safe place on a firm, level surface.
Switch on the ignition (but do not start the electric motor).

Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving

⇒ Electronic parking brake.

Shift into Reverse (R).

Wet the camera lens with a commercially available alcohol-based glass cleaner and clean with a

dry cloth

⇒

Remove snow with a brush.

Remove ice with deicer spray

⇒

Shift the vehicle out of Reverse (R).

Switch off the ignition.

NOTICE

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

camera lens.

Operation

Fig. 143 In the Infotainment system: Rear View Camera system display (display may vary depending on
vehicle equipment).

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

Key for displays

⇒

fig. 143

Symbol

Meaning

Depending on vehicle equipment: Switch the PDC

display on.

Key for displays

⇒

fig. 143

Symbol

Meaning

Depending on vehicle equipment: Switch the PDC

display off.

Close the current display.

Depending on vehicle equipment: Switch the PDC

sound on or off.

Setting display: brightness, contrast, color.

Depending on vehicle equipment: Display PDC.

Switching the camera on and off.

The Rear View Camera system switches on and off automatically.

Function

Action with the ignition on

Vehicles without Park

Distance Control

Vehicles with Park Dis-

tance Control

Switch on the

display automati-

cally:

Shift into Reverse (R).

Switch off the

display automati-

cally:

Switch off the ignition.

OR: Drive forward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h) or for

longer than 10 seconds.

OR: Shift out of Reverse

(R) and wait about

10 seconds.

OR: Shift out of Reverse

(R) (display switches off

immediately).

Switch off the

display manually:

Press one of the Infotainment system buttons or tap

the function key on the screen.

Function

Action with the ignition on

Vehicles without Park

Distance Control

Vehicles with Park Dis-

tance Control

OR: Tap the function key

The PDC full screen mode

is displayed

Show the display

again:

Shift out of Reverse (R), then shift back into Reverse

(R).

OR: Tap the function key

Parking

Fig. 144 On the screen: Orientation lines for the parking space behind the vehicle. A: Searching for a parking
space, B: Backing into the parking space, C: Maneuvering.

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

Key to diagram

⇒

fig. 144

Meaning

—

Lateral green lines: Projection of the vehicle (widened somewhat)

toward the rear. The green lines stop about 6 feet (2 meters) be-

hind the vehicle on the road.

Key to diagram

⇒

fig. 144

Meaning

—

Horizontal red line: Safety distance (area up to about 16 inches

(40 cm) behind the vehicle on the road).

(1)

Road.

(2)

Selected parking space.

(3)

Side lines of the selected parking space.

(4)

Rear boundary of the parking space, such as a curb.

All references to orientation line length apply to vehicles on a horizontal surface.

Parking using the Rear View Camera system

Step

Action:

The requirements for parking and maneuvering with the Rear

View Camera system must be fulfilled

Position the vehicle in front of the parking space

(2)

⇒

fig. 144

Shift into Reverse (R).

Reverse slowly and steer the vehicle B so that the lateral green

orientation lines lead into the parking space

(2)

Pay attention to the message in the display: Look! Safe to

move?

⇒

Align the vehicle in the parking space B so that the green orienta-

tion lines are parallel with the parking space

(3)

Stop the vehicle C before (or at the very latest, when) the horizon-

tal red line reaches the rear boundary, for example, a curb

(4)

Park Distance Control (PDC)

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Operation

PDC signal chimes and displays

PDC menu

Depending on equipment, the vehicle may be equipped with the Park Distance Control system (PDC).

The Park Distance Control (PDC) system can help the driver when backing up and parking.

PDC uses ultrasonic sensors in the bumpers to measure the distance between the vehicle and ob-
jects. 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. PDC works only at speeds up to about 5–
10 mph (10–15 km/h).

A Declaration of Compliance with United States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is found in the

Consumer information section of this Manual

⇒ Consumer information.

More information:

  Exterior views
  Infotainment system
  Braking and parking
  Rear View Camera system
  Consumer information
  Exterior care and cleaning
  Parts, accessories, repairs, and modifications

WARNING

Park Distance Control is no 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 personal 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 thin rods, fences, trees, narrow painted vertical poles, posts, or a rear hatch that

is opening may not be detected by the Park Distance Control sensors and could damage the
vehicle.

If you continue driving closer to an object that the Park Distance Control has already de-

tected 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 system will no longer sound warn-
ings about these objects. Ignoring signals from the Park Distance Control system could result
in serious damage to the vehicle.

The sensors in the bumpers 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 and 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 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 system in a location or

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

Operation

Fig. 145 In the front and rear bumpers: Park Distance Control system sensors.

Fig. 146 In the center console: Button to switch the Park Distance Control system on or off.

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

The Park Distance Control (PDC) uses ultrasonic sensors to determine the distance from the front or
rear bumpers to an obstacle. There are 4 sensors for the PDC located in rear bumper (B) and addi-

tional sensors in the front bumper (A)

⇒

fig. 145

(arrows).

The intermittent and permanent signal chimes given by the front PDC sensors are of a higher pitch
than those given by the rear PDC sensors. This is a standard feature.

The warning signals can be adjusted in the Infotainment system menu

⇒ Infotainment system.

Switching the Park Distance Control (PDC) system on and off

In order to

Operation (when the ignition is switched on)

Manually activate

PDC:

Press the

button once.

Manually deactivate

PDC:

Push the

button again.

Manually deactivate

the display (sound

stays active):

Press a function selection button on the factory-

installed Infotainment system

OR: Tap the function key on the screen.

Automatically acti-

vate PDC:

Shift into Reverse (R).

OR: Depending on vehicle equipment, if the vehicle

rolls backwards.

Automatically deac-

tivate PDC:

Shift into Park (P).

OR: Drive forward faster than about 5–10 mph (10–

15 km/h).

Mute the PDC vol-

ume:

Tap the

function key.

Switch from mini

PDC display to full-

screen mode.

Shift into Reverse (R).

OR: Depending on vehicle equipment, if the vehicle

rolls backwards.

OR: Tap the mini PDC function key.

Switch to the rear-

view camera dis-

play (if equipped):

Shift into Reverse (R).

OR: Tap the

function key.

The indicator light in the

button

⇒

fig. 146

lights up and stays on as long as the feature is active.

Automatic activation

When the PDC is activated automatically, a mini PDC display appears on the left-hand side of the

screen

⇒

fig. 148

Automatic activation of the PDC when driving slowly towards an obstacle located in front of the vehicle
only works when the speed falls below about 6–9 mph (10–15 km/h) for the first time. If the PDC was
switched off using the

button, performing one of the following actions with the ignition switched on

can automatically reactivate the PDC:

If the vehicle accelerates to a speed greater than 6–9 mph (10–15 km/h) and then drops below that

speed again.

OR: If the selector lever is moved to Park (P) and then out of that position again.
OR: If automatic activation is turned off and on again in the Infotainment system.

Automatic activation of the mini PDC display can be turned on or off in the Infotainment system

⇒

Infotainment system.

When the box in the automatic activation function key is checked , signal chimes sound from a
distance of about 20 inches (50 cm) from the obstacle.

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 of 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.

PDC signal chimes and displays

Fig. 147 PDC display of the area surrounding the vehicle.

Fig. 148 Mini PDC display of the area surrounding the vehicle.

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

Key to elements in the color display

fig. 147

and

fig. 148

Meaning

(A)

Scanned area behind the vehicle.

(B)

Scanned area in front of the vehicle.

System fault in the scanned area.

The yellow segment represents an obstacle in the ve-
hicle’s path.

Red segment depicts an obstacle located close to the
vehicle.

The grey segment represents an obstacle outside of
the vehicle's path.

When the factory-installed Infotainment system is switched on, the areas to the front, rear, and side of

the vehicle that are scanned by ultrasonic sensors are shown on the screen

⇒

fig. 147

. The positions

of potential obstacles are displayed relative to the vehicle

⇒

Signal chimes

When the vehicle approaches an obstacle located in the range of the ultrasonic sensors, there are
audible signal chimes. An intermittent signal chime means that a sufficiently short distance between
the vehicle and an obstacle is detected. The shorter the distance, the shorter the intervals between the
chimes. The signal chime will sound continuously if the obstacle is very close.

When there is an imminent risk of collision at the front area of the vehicle, the signal chimes beep at
the front of the vehicle. When there is a risk of imminent collision at the rear area of the vehicle, the
signal chimes beep at the rear of the vehicle.

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