Q&A

What is VW parking pilot?

What is VW parking pilot?

Park Pilot uses ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper – and in the front on select models – to warn you about objects and vehicles you’re close to but may not see. Designed to help you while parking, Park Pilot helps alert you if something is close, using both visual and audible alerts.

Why is my park pilot not available?

This helpful system may experience a failure and a warning message will appear on your dashboard saying “ Park Pilot is currently not available” which means the driver has to be extra careful during parking sessions until this error gets resolved.

How do I activate my park pilot?

Touch the Parking and manoeuvering function button. Select the required settings in the ParkPilot menu. Activate automatically: if the checkbox in the function button is ticked , the mini display will be switched on automatically when the vehicle slowly approaches an obstacle located to the front.

Which VW models have park pilot?

Park Pilot If you get too close, an alert sounds as a warning. The display provides additional support for the driver by showing the position of obstacles. This feature available on: Golf GTI, Golf R, Golf SportWagen, Jetta, Touareg, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, e-Golf, Golf Alltrack, Atlas.

Which VW models have park assist?

All 2019 and newer Volkswagen models have Park Assist available as part of various packages, meaning that you don’t have to worry about which model you choose if you want this feature. You’ll just need to check to see which trim level you’ll need to get Park Assist.

Why is my park pilot not working?

Park Pilot may stop working either due to a malfunctioning component in Parking distance control system such as sensors or PDC control unit, or may be a software glitch.

Where is the parkpilot button on a Volkswagen Golf?

Fig. 148 ParkPilot ultrasound sensors around the vehicle, A: in the front bumper, B: in the rear bumper Fig. 149 In the lower section of the centre console: button for switching the ParkPilot on and off The ParkPilot uses ultraound sensors to determine the distance between the front and rear bumpers and an obstacle.

How does the VW optical parking sensor work?

VW Optical Parking Sensors provide a visual display of the Vehicle on the radio or navigation system screen, showing the vehicles position and distance from obstacles. The location of any obstacle within range of the ultrasonic sensors is highlighted on screen. Rear and Front VW optical parking sensors supplied, color coded and fitted.

Is there a fault in the VW parking aid?

There’s a TPI in VW system that you should check the parking aid connector pins itself. Does your fault appear always? For example, for me it is quite random. When I bought the car I thought that okay, it’s with bad (rainy) weathers, but it’s there even when it’s not raining.

How can I Turn Off my Mini parkpilot?

Temporarily muting ParkPilot: Touch the function button. OR:close the electronic parking brake. The obstacles will be displayed in grey for as long as the electronic parking brake is switched on. Changing from mini ParkPilot display to full-screen mode: Press the button once.