Volkswagen ID.3: Switching Park Distance Control (PDC) on and off

Switching on

1. Select the reverse gear.

   Or: tap the control in the upper section of the center console. Then tap the function key in the Infotainment system, if necessary.

   Or: The Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle will roll backward.

Switching off

1. Tap the  function key.

   Or: tap the control in the upper section of the center console.

   Or: switch on the electronic parking brake.

Park Distance Control is also switched on when driving forwards at speeds of approx. 10 km/h( approx. 6 mph) to approx. 15 km/h (approx. 9 mph) and above.

Automatic activation when driving forwards

Park Distance Control activates automatically in the event of an obstacle, e.g. dense traffic at a traffic light or when driving into a garage.

No automatic braking intervention takes place (→ Automatic braking support) .

The function can be deactivated in the parking menu settings.

1. To close the Park Distance Control display in the  left-hand side of the screen, tap the home button in the Infotainment system or the control panel at the top of the center console.

Automatic activation is available again under following conditions:

• The Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle has been accelerated to more than approx. 15 km/h (approx. 9 mph) and then the speed has fallen below this again.

  Or: the ignition has been switched off and on again.

If an obstacle is detected in front of the vehicle, the Park Distance Control display appears in the Infotainment system. If the vehicle continues to approach the obstacle, a warning chime also sounds.

Introduction

The Rear View Camera system in the rear of the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle makes it easier for the driver to see behind the vehicle and assists when parking.

System function

The Rear View Camera system shows the area behind the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle on the Infotainment system screen. Depending on the mode and vehicle equipment, orientation lines may assist in the view toward the rear → .

WARNING

The Rear View Camera system is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. Using the camera image to estimate the distance to people or obstacles may not be precise. If you do not take care, there is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.

• Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle.
• Bear in mind that camera lenses can enlarge and distort the field of vision.

The orientation lines superimposed on the camera image are shown by the system regardless of the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle's surroundings. There is no automatic obstacle detection by the camera while it is active. The driver must evaluate whether the vehicle will fit in the parking space.

If a camera is installed in the trunk lid, the orientation lines are also hidden if the trunk lid is open.

CAUTION

Volkswagen ID.3 Vehicles with a swiveling emblem: The Rear View Camera system extending can cause serious injuries due to entrapment.

• When engaging reverse gear, make sure that there are no persons directly against the trunk lid and that nobody is reaching into the range of operation of the Volkswagen emblem.

Switching the Rear View Camera system on and off

Switching on

1. Select the reverse gear.

   Or: tap the control in the upper section of the center console. If available, then tap the function key in the Infotainment system.

Switching off

1. Drive forwards faster than approx. 15 km/h (approx. 9 mph).

   Or: Tap the or function key on the screen of the Infotainment system.

Automatic braking interventionParking (Rear View Camera system with parking mode selection)