·
Enable rolling capability of the vehicle.
Emergency braking function
The emergency braking function should be
used only in those situations where the vehi-
cle cannot be stopped using the foot
brake→ !
— Press and hold the →
button.
The vehicle brakes strongly. An acoustic
warning sounds at the same time.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the electronic parking
brake can cause accidents and serious inju-
ries.
·
Never use the electronic parking brake
to brake the vehicle, except in emergen-
cies. The braking distance is considera-
bly longer. Always use the foot brake.
Troubleshooting
Holding force is insufficient in the cur-
rent situation
The indicator lamp next to the driving
mode selector flashes red. The vehicle is sta-
tionary. A text message is additionally shown
on the instrument cluster display.
It is not possible to park the vehicle safely on
the gradient.
— Park the vehicle in a different place or on
a level surface.
Electronic parking brake does not
switch itself off completely
The indicator lamp next to the driving
mode selector flashes red. The vehicle is
moving. The indicator lamp is also shown
on the instrument cluster display.
There is a system fault.
— Go to a Volkswagen dealership or qualified
workshop.
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Fault in electronic parking brake
The central warning lamp lights up yellow.
The symbol with a text message is addi-
tionally shown on the instrument cluster dis-
play.
Go to a Volkswagen dealership or qualified
workshop.
Electronic parking brake does not switch it-
self off
The charging connector is plugged in.
OR: the 12-volt vehicle battery is discharged.
— Jump-start the vehicle → page 302.
Electronic parking brake makes noises
— Noises may be heard when the electronic
parking brake is switched on and off.
— If the electronic parking brake has not
been used for a long period, the system
will carry out occasional automatic and
audible checks when the vehicle is parked.
Auto Hold function
The Auto Hold function secures the vehi-
cle against rolling away when stationary,
without the vehicle having to be held by
the foot brake.
Prerequisites
✓
The driver door is closed.
✓
The vehicle’s drive system has been acti-
vated.
If position N is selected, the Auto Hold func-
tion will not switch on or will switch itself
off. As a result, the vehicle will not be held
securely in a stationary position → .
Switching on
— Open the vehicle settings in the Infotain-
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