2020 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 trailer

that you contact a qualified workshop to find
out about suitable trailers.
Loading a trailer
The v
ehicle and trailer should be balanced.
For this purpose, the maximum permitted
drawbar load should be utilised. Do not place
the load only at the front or the rear of the
trailer:

vehicle is equipped with the trailer stabi-
lisation system.
x Trailers with a high centre of gra
vity
might tip over before snaking starts.
x Sudden braking procedures could occur
automatically in extreme driving situa-
tions if the trailer socket is being used
without a trailer (e.g. for a bicycle carrier
with lighting). Retrofitting a towing bracket
Please refer to , and at the start
of the chapter on page 264. Fig. 137
Dimensions and mounting points f
or
retrofitting a towing bracket. The dimensions

If the vehicle exceeds the gross vehicle
weight rating or the rear axle load, the v
ehi-
cle speed must not exceed 80 km/h when
towing a trailer. This also applies to countries
where higher speeds are permitted. Observe
local speed limits. These may be lower for ve-
hicles with trailers than for vehicles without
trailers.
Any permitted excess loads for the vehicle
are entered in the vehicle documents. If no
excess load has been entered, it is possible to
drive up to 100 km/h, although local regula-
tions must be observed.
Technical data
Technical data can be found in the vehicle
documents. WARNING
Risk of injury and electric shock from ex-
posed wires.
x Ensure the luggage compartment trim is
installed upon or bef

ore delivery, so that
the cables in the rear of the vehicle are
covered up when using the vehicle. WARNING
Risk of severe injuries due to persons being
transported incorrectly.
x Ne

ver transport adults or children in the
middle of the rear bench seat.
x The lack of restraint systems such as
seat belt and head restraint can result in
serious or fatal injury in the event of an
accident. WARNING
Risk of severe and fatal injuries.
x Do not tra

vel with people in the luggage
compartment.
x Observe the safety notes and informa-
tion regarding the luggage compartment
and transporting items

Type plate
Fig. 202
Type plate (illustration).
Depending on country, the number of the
type appro
val, e.g. EC type approval number,
may be specified. 1
Gross vehicle weight rating. 2
Gross combination weight rating (vehicle
plus trailer)

. 3
Gross front axle weight rating. 4
Gross rear axle weight rating. Depending on country and model, the type
plate is visible in the lower area of the door
pillar after opening the driv

er or front pas-
senger door. Vehicles for certain export coun-
tries do not have a type plate. Safety certificate
Fig. 203
Saf
ety certificate (illustration). Fig. 204
Saf
ety certificate (illustration).
A safety certificate on the door pillar in the
driver door shows the following information:

Gross rear axle weight rating
kg1,120
Maximum trailer weight braked, gradients up to 12 % kg 1,000
Maximum trailer weight braked, gradients up to 8 % kg 1,200
Maximum trailer weight unbraked kg750
Maximum permitted gross combination weight kg3,480

Dynamic Road Sign Display
25, 26
Display 26
Function 25
Function limitations 27
Speed warning 26
Trailers 27
E Earth connection 302
EBD see Brake support systems 190
eCall 69
eCall Emergency System 69
Eco Air conditioning system 120
Eco Assistance Displayed symbols 28
Efficient driving 28
EDL see Brake support systems 190
Electric drive Activating and deactivating the vehicle

Fastening rings
259
General information 254
Load-through hatch 261
Luggage compartment 254
Trailer 269
Locking From the inside 79
Luggage compartment 254
Luggage compartment cover 255
Luggage compartment floor 255
Luggage compartment floor (sec- ond) 256
Luggage net 260
Partition 257, 258
Luggage compartment cover 255
Luggage compartment equipment 259
Luggage compartment floor 255
Luggage compartment floor (second) 256
Luggage net 260
M Magnetic strips, data loss 250
Main-beam control 105
Switching on and off 105
System limits 106, 107
Malfunction Component protection 372
Proactive occupant protection sys- tem 47
Rain and light sensor 115
Towing bracket 268
Tyre monitoring system 327
Malfunctions Park Distance Control 184
Manoeuvre braking 182
Manoeuvring 176
Manual locking or unlocking Charging connection 286
Manual opening and closing Driver door 80
Front passenger door 80
Rear doors 80
Marks 227
Massage function 102
Maximum trailer weight Loading a trailer 269
Media Favourites 236
Playing 236
Selecting source 236
Setting up streaming services 237 Streaming services
237
Using streaming services 237
Video mode 238
MEDIA Bluetooth audio 216
Media connections 215
Media mode 234
Equipment 235
Symbols 235
Memory function 101
Menu Android Auto

Sensor fields
222
Sensors Add-on parts 363
Damage 363
Repairs 363
Service Digital service schedule 353
Inspection 354
Operating conditions 354
Scope of service 354
Service record 353
Service repairs 353
Vehicle data sticker 353
Service fluids 313
Service interval display 29, 30
Service menu 29
Resetting trip 29
Service interval display 29
Service position Windscreen wipers 293
Setting Time and date 29
Setting the time and date 29
Setting views Multifunction steering wheel 19
Settings App-Connect 212
Area View 182
Parking systems 181
Rear view camera system 181
Wi-Fi 210
Setup Head-up display 22
Park Distance Control 181
Side airbags see Airbag system 54
Side Assist see Lane change system (Side As-sist) 172
Side lights 104
Signal strength display 205
Single door unlocking 79
Snow chains 340
Sockets 193
12-volt 194
Trailer 268
Sound settings 226
Sound system 221
Spanner symbol 30
Spare key 73
Spares 362Special features
Infotainment system 371
Speed index 338
Speed limiter 147
Displays 147
Operating 148
Troubleshooting 148
Speed limiter with predictive control 149
Activating 150
Operation 150
System limits 149
Troubleshooting 150
Static cornering light see Cornering light 105
Stationary air conditioning Programming 128
Switching on 127, 128
Steering Counter steering assistance 142
Electromechanical 142
Electronic steering column lock 142
Indicator lamp 143
Power steering 142
Warning lamp 143
Steering wheel 92
Adjusting 92
Heating 125
Steering wheel heating see Air conditioning system 125
Stickers 370
Stowage areas 193
Stowing loads 254
Stowing luggage 254
Sun blind in the glass roof Opening and closing 119
Roll-back function 119
Sun visors 118
Support 203
Swerve support 163
Switch-off for electrical consumers 322
Switching main beam on and off 105
Switching off Mobile device 248
Mobile phone interface 248
Telephone 248
Switching turn signals on and off 102
Symbols Mobile phone interface 246
see Warning and indicator lamps 15
System Traffic hazard alert 199
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