Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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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 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
system will no longer sound warnings 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 example, can prevent the Park Distance
Control system from accurately detecting and reporting people
and objects that may be within range of the sensors.