2020 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 warning

zones. Ensure that children and passen-
gers keep to this rule.
x Do not fit seat co
vers or protective cov-
ers over the seats unless they have been
expressly approved for use in the vehi-
cle. Otherwise the central airbag may
not be able to inflate once triggered. WARNING
Incorrect use of the driver and front pas-
senger seat could hinder the proper func-
tion of the central airbag and cause serious
injury.
x Ne

ver remove the front seats from the
vehicle or alter any components of these
seats.
x If too much pressure is applied to the
backrest side bolsters, the central airbag
may not be triggered correctly, may not
trigger at all, or may trigger accidentally.
x Any damage to the original seat covers
or around the seams of the central air-
bag unit must be repaired immediately
by a qualified workshop. Safe transport of children
Introduction to the topic
Using child seats can reduce the risk of injury
to the child if there is an accident. Always use
child seats when driving with children.
Note the f

ollowing:

WARNING
Child seats present a risk of injury if incor-
rectly installed.
x Always read and f
ollow the installation
instructions and warning information
provided by the child seat manufacturer. WARNING
Using a front-facing child seat on the front
passenger seat presents a risk of injury.
x Mo

ve the front passenger seat as far
back and as high as it can be adjusted to
create the largest possible distance be-
tween the child seat and the front pas-
senger front airbag.
x Move the backrest to the upright posi-
tion.
x Set the seat belt height so that the seat
belt routing follows a natural path adap-
ted to the child seat without excessive
deviations. For rear-facing child seats,
use the lowest position of the belt
height adjuster.
x Only use child seats that have been ap-
proved by the child seat manufacturer
for use on a front passenger seat with
front and side airbag. WARNING
To avoid injuries caused by inflation of
a head airbag or side airbag:
x Ensure that no children are seated with-
in the airbag deployment zones

9. Seek expert assistance if necessary.
When the hazard warning lights are switched
on, f
or example if you are being towed, you
can still indicate a change in direction or lane
change by operating the turn signal. The haz-
ard warning lights will be interrupted tempo-
rarily.
Comply with the important information on
towing

the boot lid open, grasp the warning triangle
at the recess and turn by 90

Opening and closing
V ehicle key Functions of the vehicle key
Fig. 53
V
ehicle key. 1
Unlock the vehicle. All turn signals flash
twice. 2
Unlock only the boot lid. All turn signals
flash twice . To do this, press and hold
the button briefly. 3
Lock the vehicle. All turn signals flash
once. 4
The indicator lamp flashes when the
button is pressed if all doors and the
boot lid are closed. WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the vehicle
key can lead to accidents or injuries.
x Take all v

ehicle keys with you when you
leave the vehicle. Children or unauthor-
ised persons could otherwise lock the
doors and boot lid, activate the vehicle

winds or if the vehicle is on a slope. This
could lead to injuries.
x Always keep a good grip on the handle
when opening and closing doors. WARNING
The opening and closing paths of the doors
and boot lid are potential danger areas
where injury can occur.
x The doors and the boot lid should there-
f
ore only be opened or closed when you
are sure that nobody is in their path. WARNING
Careless locking of the doors can cause se-
rious injuries.
x If the v

ehicle is locked from the outside,
the doors and electric windows cannot
be opened from the inside.
x The central locking system locks all
doors. Locking the vehicle from the in-
side can prevent accidental opening of
the doors and unauthorised persons
from entering the vehicle. However,
locked doors can delay assistance to
passengers inside the vehicle in the
event of an accident or emergency.
x Never leave children or people requiring
assistance alone in the vehicle. All doors
can be locked from the inside using the
central locking button. This may mean
that people lock themselves in the vehi-
cle. People locked in the vehicle may be
subjected to very high or very low tem-
peratures.
x Temperatures inside a locked vehicle
may be extremely hot or cold depending
on the season. This can cause serious in-
juries and illness or fatalities, especially
among small children.
x Never leave anyone inside a locked vehi-
cle. People in the vehicle could become
trapped in an emergency and may not
be able to get themselves to safety. NOTICE
People who are locked in the vehicle can un-
lock the doors in an emergency by pulling the
door release le

ver forcefully twice. The lever
must be pulled beyond a noticeable resist-
ance in this case. NOTICE
When carrying out manual opening or clos-
ing, remo
ve parts carefully and install them
again correctly in order to avoid damage to
the vehicle. Opening doors
Please refer to and at the start of
the chapter on page 77.
Opening doors from outside
There is a button behind the door handles.

x
Close and lock the boot lid and all v ehi-
cle doors when the vehicle is not in use.
Ensure that no one remains in the vehi-
cle.
x Never leave children playing unattended
in or around the vehicle, especially when
the boot lid is open. Children could climb
into the luggage compartment and shut
the boot lid, thereby trapping them-
selves inside. Temperatures inside
a locked vehicle may be extremely hot or
cold depending on the season. This can
cause serious injuries and illness or fa-
talities, especially among small children. WARNING
Serious injuries can occur if the boot lid is
unlocked or opened incorrectly or without
due care and attention.
x It may not always be apparent that the
boot lid is unlocked, f

or example when
a loaded luggage carrier is attached to it.
If unlocked, the boot lid may open sud-
denly while the vehicle is in motion. WARNING
If there is a large amount of snow or
a hea
vy load on the boot lid, the boot lid
may lower by itself and cause serious inju-
ries due to the additional weight.
x Never open the boot lid if it is covered
by a large amount of snow or a load is
attached to it, e.g. a luggage carrier.
x Remove the snow or load before open-
ing the boot lid. WARNING
Do not close the boot lid by pushing it
down with your hand on the window. The
rear window may shatter and cause inju-
ries. NOTICE
Never use the opening mechanism to fix or
hold a load. This could lead to damage that
makes it impossible to close the boot lid. NOTICE
Never use the rear window wiper or the rear
spoiler to fix or hold a load. This may result in
damage that causes the rear wiper or rear
spoiler to be torn off

. Opening and closing the boot
lid
Please refer to and at the start of
the chapter on page 84. Fig. 65
In the boot lid: button f
or opening the
boot lid. Fig. 66
In the open boot lid: handle f
or closing
the boot lid.
Opening the boot lid

sition any body part directly against or
too close to where the airbags are fitted.
WARNING
Incorrect adjustment of the seats can cause
accidents and serious injuries.
x Only adjust the seats when the v
ehicle is
stationary. The seats could change posi-
tion unexpectedly if you attempt to re-
position them while the vehicle is in mo-
tion, leading to a loss of control of the
vehicle. Furthermore, an incorrect sitting
position is adopted while adjusting the
seat.
x Only adjust the height and tilt of the
seat or move it forwards and backwards
when the area around the seat is clear.
x The adjustment range of the seats must
not be restricted by any items.
x Only adjust the angle of the rear seats or
move the seats forwards and backwards
when there is no-one in the adjustment
range of the seats.
x The areas for adjusting and locking the
seats must not be soiled. WARNING
Improper use of seat covers or protective
co
vers may lead to the electrical seat con-
trols being operated accidentally and the
front seats moving unexpectedly while the
vehicle is moving. You could lose control
over the vehicle. This could result in serious
injury and accidents. Furthermore, this may
result in damage to the electrical compo-
nents in the front seats.
x Never attach or secure seat covers or
protective covers to the electrical con-
trols.
x Do not fit seat covers or protective cov-
ers over the seats unless they have been
expressly approved for use in the vehi-
cle. WARNING
Any lighters in the vehicle could be dam-
aged or accidentally lit. This could lead to
serious burns and other injuries.
x Bef

ore adjusting the seats, always en-
sure that there is no lighter on or near
the movable parts of the seat. NOTICE
Sharp edges can damage the seats.
x Do not touch the seats with sharp-edged
objects. Sharp objects, such as zips, riv

ets
on clothing or belts, may damage surfaces.
Open Velcro fasteners may also cause
damage. Mechanically adjusting the
front seat
Please refer to and at the start of
the chapter on page 93.
The f

ollowing section contains a description
of all possible controls. The number of con-
trols may vary depending on the version of
the seat.
The controls are mirrored for the right-hand
front seat.
94 Seats and head restraints