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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: ParkPilot menu

This page gives the exact steps to open the ParkPilot settings in the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 infotainment system: switch on the ignition, open the infotainment system if needed, and navigate through the Parking and manoeuvring function button — from there you can adjust the system's specific behaviour to suit your preference.

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

ParkPilot settings in the infotainment system menu

Switch on the ignition.

If necessary, switch on the infotainment system.

Press the  button.

Touch the function button.

Touch the Parking and manoeuvering function button.

Select the required settings in the ParkPilot menu.

Function button: action
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. Touch Activate automatically again to switch off this function. After deactivation, the ParkPilot will not be activated automatically when the vehicle approaches an obstacle located to the front.
Front volume: different volumes can be set separately for the acoustic warnings for the front by touching the - or + function buttons, or by adjusting the control.
Front pitch: different pitches can be set for the acoustic warnings for the front by touching the - or + function buttons, or by adjusting the control.
Rear volume: different volumes can be set for the acoustic warnings for the rear by touching the - or + function buttons, or by adjusting the control.
Rear pitch: different pitches can be set for the acoustic warnings for the rear by touching the - or + function buttons, or by adjusting the control.
Audio volume reduction: setting the level to which the infotainment system volume should be reduced when the ParkPilot is active.

Audio volume reduction

Menu option Explanation
Off The volume in the infotainment system is not reduced.
Low The volume in the infotainment system is reduced slightly.
Medium The volume in the infotainment system is reduced to medium.
Strong The volume in the infotainment system is reduced to a minimum.

Muting the ParkPilot acoustic warnings

You can mute the acoustic signals from the ParkPilot by touching the function button on the infotainment system screen. Touch the function button again to switch the acoustic signals back on.

The mute setting will be cancelled if the ParkPilot system is switched off and on again. Error warnings cannot be switched off.

If the ParkPilot display has been switched off manually and ParkPilot remains active, the mute setting is also cancelled.

The ParkPilot is automatically muted when the electronic parking brake is switched on.

The mute setting is active if the ParkPilot was switched on using the button with the selector lever in position P.

    Questions & answers

    ParkPilot menu — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    Where do I find the Golf Mk7 ParkPilot settings?
    In the infotainment system: press SETUP/CAR, then touch Parking and manoeuvring. You can adjust the warning tone volume, front sensor sensitivity, and auto-activation behaviour.
    Can I change the Golf Mk7 ParkPilot warning tone volume?
    Yes. In the ParkPilot settings menu you can raise or lower the volume of the proximity warning beeps, or mute them entirely (visual display remains).
    Can I set the Golf Mk7 front ParkPilot to activate automatically?
    Yes. In the settings menu you can choose whether the front sensors activate at low speed or only when you press the button manually.
    Acoustic and optical ParkPilot signals
    Fig. 150 ParkPilot display of the area around the vehicle (colour) Fig. 151 Mini ParkPilot display of the area around the vehicle (colour) First read and observe the introductory information ...

    Vehicle path display
    Fig. 152 Vehicle path display without steering input (colour display) Fig. 153 Vehicle path display with steering input (colour display) First read and observe the introductory information a ...