General Information
Note
The rear parking aid system, or PDC (Park Distance Control), assists the driver while backing-up by indicating acoustically the distance to an obstruction behind the vehicle. The parking assistance switches on automatically whenever Reverse gear is engaged.
There are differences in vehicles with rear parking aid and those with front parking aid or parallel parking assist. The front parking aid is part of the parallel parking assistance. Information on the park assist sensors is found in.
The rear parking aid system consists of:
Malfunction Recognition and Malfunction Indicator:
The parking aid system is equipped with OBD, which assists in Fault Finding.
Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in "Guided Fault Finding".
To check the entire parking aid system, perform the output diagnostic test mode.
Overview - Rear Parking Aid
Note
Rear Parking Aid Control Module
General Information
The Parking Aid Control Module -J446- controls the parking assistance functions on vehicles equipped with a parking assistance in the rear bumper cover only. The Parking Aid Control Module -J446- is located behind the right side trim panel near the tail lamp.The Parallel Parking Assistance Control Module -J791- controls the parking assistance functions on vehicles that are also equipped with front parking aid or parallel parking assistance. The Parallel Parking Assistance Control Module -J791- is located behind the instrument cluster.
Rear Parking Aid Control Module -J446-, Removing and Installing
Removing
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Rear Parking Aid Control Module -J446-, Coding
Lowering Audio System Volume, Adjusting
Lowering the audio system volume can be adjusted with this function.
Parking Aid, Adjusting Optical Illustration
This function adjusts the optical illustration for the parking aid.
Rear Parking Aid Sensor
Rear Parking Aid Sensor, Removing and Installing
The following four sensors are located in rear bumper cover:
Note
The removal and installation of the rear parking aid sensors is performed the same way for all sensors.
Removing
Caution
Always follow the sequence for removing the sensor.
Otherwise, the sensor may be damaged. Hairline cracks which lead to sensor failure can develop if too much force is used on the sensor.
First remove the sensor from the bracket and then disconnect the connector from the sensor.
Note
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Caution
A damaged coupling ring can cause malfunctions.
Do not bend the decoupling ring.
Replace damaged decoupling rings.
Note
Rear Parking Aid Sensor Mount, Replacing
General Information
The sensor mounts in the rear bumper cover are made of two pieces and they are clipped into the bumper cover. The new sensor mounts must be painted to match the color of the bumper cover before installing.
Rear Bumper Cover Parking Aid Sensor Mount, Painting
The new sensor mounts must be painted to match the color of the bumper cover before installing. The following requirements must be observed when painting the sensor mounts to ensure the parking aid system will work correctly.
Note
Only paint the inside of the sensor mount in the indicated area. If this is not observed, it may lead to difficulty when assembling or malfunctions in the parking aid system.
Parking Aid Sensor Mount Allocation to Installation Location in Rear Bumper Cover
Sensor mounts are designed in different shapes and must be matched to the respective component location in the rear bumper cover.
Parking Aid Sensor Mount Allocation in Inner Side of Rear Bumper Cover:
Parking Aid Sensor Mount in Rear Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing
Removing
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Note
Make sure the openings for the sensor connection are facing in the right direction when installing the sensor mount as illustrated. The sensors wires will be too short if the sensor bracket is installed in the wrong direction.
Rear Parking Aid Warning Buzzer -H15-
Rear Parking Aid Warning Buzzer -H15-, Removing and Installing
The Rear Parking Aid Warning Buzzer -H15- is located behind the right side trim panel.
Removing
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Rear Parking Aid Warning Buzzer -H15- Volume, Adjusting, Vehicles without Parallel Parking Assistance
The Rear Parking Aid Warning Buzzer -H15- is located behind the right side trim panel.On vehicles with front parking aid or parallel parking assistance, the Parallel Parking Assistance Control Module -J791- controls the parking aid functions. For this reason, the Rear Parking Aid Warning Buzzer -H15- is adjusted via the Parallel Parking Assistance Control Module -J791- on vehicles with parallel parking assistance or front parking aid.
Rear Parking Aid Warning Buzzer -H15- Tone, Adapting, Vehicles without Parallel Parking Assistance
The Rear Parking Aid Warning Buzzer -H15- is located behind the right side trim panel.
Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual > Heating, Ventilation: Component Location Overview - Heating
Component Location Overview - in Front Vehicle Interior
Instrument Panel
Center Vent
Vent, Removing.
Front Passenger Vent
Vent, Removing.
Heating and Ventilation Controls
With Fresh Air/Recirculation Door Switch -E159-
Also with Immediate Heating Button -E537- in vehicles wi ...