Automatic switch-off when driving off The electronic parking brake is released automat- ically when driving off if one of the following sit- uations occurs when the driver door is closed. WARNING Improper exiting may result in vehicle roll away. This may cause accidents, serious or fatal injuries, and property damage. – Vehicles with an automatic gearbox: A position is engaged or changed. ● Follow the prescribed sequence when park- ing → page 122, Parking . – Vehicles with a manual gearbox: The clutch is depressed fully before driving off.
● Before leaving the vehicle, always switch on the electronic parking brake and ensure that the indicator lamp in the instrument clus- ter display lights up red after the ignition is switched off. Moving off on steep uphill gradients or with increased vehicle weight You can prevent the electronic parking brake from switching off automatically by pulling up the button and holding it continuously while moving off. Troubleshooting The electronic parking brake is activated. The indicator lamp lights up red. Holding force of the electronic parking brake is insufficient The indicator lamp flashes red.
If higher engine power is required to pull away, the electronic parking brake will not be switched off until you release the button. Automatic switch-on if the driver does not leave the vehicle correctly If the system detects that the driver has not exi- ted the vehicle correctly, the electronic parking brake may switch itself on automatically. Unable to park safely – Always park the vehicle on a firm and level surface. Emergency braking function The emergency braking function should be used only in those situations where the vehicle cannot be stopped using the foot brake → ! – Pull and hold the electronic parking brake but- ton until driving off.
Fault in electronic parking brake The indicator lamp lights up yellow. Go to a cor- respondingly qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership. – Pull and hold the button. The vehicle brakes strongly. An acoustic warning sounds at the same time. WARNING Electronic parking brake does not switch itself off The prerequisites for switching off the electronic parking brake are not met. Improper use of electronic parking brake may cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries. ● Never use the electronic parking brake, ex- cept in an emergency. The electronic parking brake is not designed for braking the vehicle.
The braking distance is considerably longer as only the rear wheels are braked in some cases. To brake the vehicle, always use the foot brake. or : The 12-volt vehicle battery is discharged. – Check if the preconditions for switching off the electronic parking brake are met → page 123. ● If the engine is running and a gear is engag- ed, be careful not to press the accelerator unintentionally. Otherwise, the vehicle may start moving even if the electronic parking brake is switched on! – Use jumper cables for emergency starting → page 159. Noise of electronic parking brake – Noises may be heard when the electronic parking brake is switched on or off.
– If the electronic parking brake has not been used for a long time, occasional audible checks may be performed during parking. Owner's manual 124